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Religion
Mahakal's First Bhadau Ride Begins in Ujjain with 84 Mahadev Displays
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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The first Bhadau‑month Mahakal procession in Ujjain starts on Monday, marking the fifth ride of the year, featuring Baba Mahakal in five forms and 84 Mahadev tableaux.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – On Monday, the city will witness the inaugural Mahakal procession of the Bhadau month, which also counts as the fifth Mahakal ride of the calendar year. The event is a central religious observance for devotees who gather to seek blessings from the deity.
The procession will showcase Baba Mahakal appearing in five distinct forms, a tradition that underscores the multifaceted nature of the deity. Each form is expected to be displayed at designated points along the route, allowing pilgrims to experience varied aspects of worship.
In addition, the procession will feature 84 Mahadev tableaux, known locally as "Mahadev ki jhaankiyan," which are set up as visual attractions for the crowd. These displays are intended to enrich the spiritual atmosphere and provide a vivid representation of Shiva’s legends.
Organisers have coordinated the route to cover major city landmarks, ensuring that the procession remains accessible to a broad segment of the population. Security and crowd‑management measures are in place to maintain order during the event.
The Mahakal ride is anticipated to draw large numbers of devotees, reinforcing Ujjain's status as a prominent pilgrimage centre during the Bhadau month.
The procession will showcase Baba Mahakal appearing in five distinct forms, a tradition that underscores the multifaceted nature of the deity. Each form is expected to be displayed at designated points along the route, allowing pilgrims to experience varied aspects of worship.
In addition, the procession will feature 84 Mahadev tableaux, known locally as "Mahadev ki jhaankiyan," which are set up as visual attractions for the crowd. These displays are intended to enrich the spiritual atmosphere and provide a vivid representation of Shiva’s legends.
Organisers have coordinated the route to cover major city landmarks, ensuring that the procession remains accessible to a broad segment of the population. Security and crowd‑management measures are in place to maintain order during the event.
The Mahakal ride is anticipated to draw large numbers of devotees, reinforcing Ujjain's status as a prominent pilgrimage centre during the Bhadau month.