Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Uma Sanjhi Festival Begins at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain
The Uma Sanjhi Festival has started at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.
It runs from October 6 to October 12.
The first day included special prayers and traditional rituals.
Temple priests will make designs on a stone rangoli canvas each day.
The festival also includes folk dancing, singing, and devotional music sessions.
A group of 21 Brahmins performs Vasant Puja in the evening after aarti.
The celebrations are planned to end with a procession for Uma Mata and the immersion of jware at Ram Ghat.
The 2026 Uma Sanjhi Mahotsav began at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on October 6.
The temple management committee is organizing the festival through October 12 during Shraddha Paksha.
Opening rituals included Ghat Sthapana and Vasant Puja, led by Additional Collector Pratham Kaushik.
Daily events include Sanjhi stone rangoli designs, tableaux, folk performances, and Hari Kirtan sessions.
The festival is scheduled to conclude with Uma Mata Sawari and the immersion of jware at Ram Ghat.
- Who
- Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee, temple priests, and participating performers; opening rituals were led by Additional Collector Pratham Kaushik.
- What
- The 2026 Uma Sanjhi Mahotsav, a festival of worship and cultural activities.
- When
- October 6–12, 2026, during Shraddha Paksha.
- Where
- Mahakaleshwar Temple and Ram Ghat in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To celebrate Uma Mata through traditional worship and cultural programmes.
- Festival dates
- October 6–12, 2026
- Organizer
- Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee
- Opening rituals
- Ghat Sthapana and Vasant Puja
- Vasant Puja participants
- 21 Brahmins
- Hari Kirtan sessions
- Daily, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Closing events
- Uma Mata Sawari and immersion of jware at Ram Ghat