Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Baba Kalbhairav Procession Marks Dol Gyaras Celebrations In Ujjain
A special procession for Baba Kalbhairav was held in Ujjain on Dol Gyaras.
The deity was decorated before being carried in a palanquin.
Officials performed prayers and helped begin the procession.
Many police officers, musicians, horses and devotees joined it.
The procession stopped at the Central Jail, where inmates prayed and welcomed Baba with flowers.
It then continued to Siddhavat for more prayers.
Performances showed stories about Ravana, Lord Shiva, Lord Ram and Kumbhakarna.
Sadhus, saints and children dressed as sadhus also helped make the event festive.
A procession carrying Baba Kalbhairav’s palanquin began at the Kalbhairav Temple on Tuesday evening for Dol Gyaras.
Collector Raushan Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma performed puja and aarti before flagging off the procession.
The procession traveled through Bhairavgarh to the Central Jail, where inmates attended darshan and police gave a guard of honour.
It later reached Siddhavat and featured police personnel, bands, drums, flags, horses, a carriage and devotees.
Tableaux showed Ravana’s penance before Lord Shiva and Lord Ram’s slaying of Kumbhakarna, while sadhus and children dressed as sadhus joined the celebrations.
- Who
- Baba Kalbhairav, local officials, police personnel, inmates, devotees, sadhus and saints took part.
- What
- A traditional religious procession carrying Baba Kalbhairav’s palanquin was held, with prayers, music, tableaux and floral offerings.
- When
- Tuesday evening, on the occasion of Dol Gyaras.
- Where
- The procession began at Kalbhairav Temple in Ujjain, passed through Bhairavgarh and the Central Jail, and reached Siddhavat.
- Why
- It was organized to observe Dol Gyaras and continue the tradition of taking Baba Kalbhairav in procession.
- Occasion
- Dol Gyaras
- Starting point
- Kalbhairav Temple, Ujjain
- Main route
- Bhairavgarh, Central Jail and Siddhavat
- Officials involved
- Collector Raushan Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma
- Jail welcome
- Jail superintendent Manoj Sahu performed puja and aarti; police presented a guard of honour.
- Cultural displays
- Tableaux depicted Ravana’s penance before Lord Shiva and Lord Ram slaying Kumbhakarna.
- Special participation
- An inmate serving a life sentence for 13 years prayed for the early release of fellow inmates.