Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took part in the grand procession of Lord Mahakal with his family on the final Monday of the Sawan month. They offered prayers in the Sabhamandap of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, with the puja conducted by Pandit Ghanshyam Sharma and Ashish Pujari. Dr. Yadav, walking barefoot along the entire procession route, engaged in the worship of Baba Mahakal, singing bhajans and kirtans throughout the journey.
On this occasion, State President and MP Vishnudatt Sharma, Technical Education, Skill Development and Employment Minister and in-charge of Ujjain district Gautam Tetwal, Minister of State for Public Health and Medical Education Narendra Shivaji Patel, MP Anil Firoziya, MLA Anil Jain Kaluhera, MLA Satish Malviya, Mayor Mukesh Tatwal, Municipal Corporation Chairman Kalavati Yadav, public representatives and officials also participated in the Sawari and offered prayers to Baba Mahakal.
At the initiative of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, the CRPF band made its debut performance during the Mahakal Sawari. The combined melodies of the CRPF and Police bands added to the grandeur of the procession. They delivered a joint performance at Ramghat on the banks of the Kshipra River, captivating devotees with their rendition of Shiva bhajans and aarti.
The tribal groups from Dindori district showcased a distinctive blend of art and culture during the Baba Mahakal Sawari. Their performance featured traditional musical instruments such as the Madal, Timki, flute, Manjira, and Chatkola. Artists from various tribal regions of the state contributed to the vibrant display, adding a unique touch to the Mahakal procession.
A huge crowd awaited the Sawari of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar when it left the Mahakal temple and reached Ramghat. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav performed Jalabhishek of Baba Mahakal on the banks of the Kshipra. Prayers were offered and Jalabhishek of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar was duly performed by Pt. Ashish Pujari. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also offered prayers to the Sawari at the Gopal Temple.
As soon as Lord Shri Mahakal’s sawari reached the main gate of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, the Armed Police Force personnel saluted Shri Chandramouleshwar sitting in the Sawari. Devotees standing at various places on the sawari route showered flowers on Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar raising slogans of Bhole Shambhu, Bhole Nath and Data Avantikanath. Attractive dances and bhajans were presented by various bhajan troupes during the sawari.
Thousands of devotees accompanied the sawari, playing Jhanjh, manjire, dhol and Lord Shiva’s Damru. The devotees were fortunate enough to have the darshan of the Lord. The Sawari of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar reached Ramghat via the traditional route Mahakal Square, Gudri Square, Bakshi Bazaar and Kaharwadi, where Jal Abhishek was performed and prayers were offered with Kshipra water. The Sawari then passed through Ramanujkot, Modh Ki Dharamshala, Kartik Chowk Khati ka Mandir, Satyanarayan Temple, Dhaba Road, Tanki Chouraha, Chhatri Chowk, Gopal Temple, Patni Bazaar and Gudri Bazaar and again reached Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple. This year, each Lord Mahakaleshwar procession during the Sawan month has been uniquely captivating. The Chief Minister introduced distinctive elements to enhance the grandeur of the procession, resulting in a notable increase in devotees from across the state, country, and abroad. A highlight of the final Sawari of the month was the debut participation of the CRPF band.
