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Baba Mahakal’s Grand Royal Procession Rolls Through Ujjain Amid Floral Showers, Minister Scindia Joins
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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A spectacular royal procession of Baba Mahakal took place in Ujjain, featuring six divine forms, floral rain and a lion‑themed chariot, with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia riding alongside devotees.
Ujjain witnessed a grand royal procession of Baba Mahakal on Saturday, drawing large crowds of devotees who gathered to witness the deity’s six distinct forms being displayed. The event was marked by a spectacular floral rain that showered the procession, adding a festive ambience.
The chariot, designed with a lion throne motif, moved through the city accompanied by marching bands and bhajan groups, creating a vibrant cultural tableau. Participants sang traditional hymns while the procession passed key city landmarks, reinforcing Ujjain’s status as a major pilgrimage centre.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the procession, riding alongside the devotees and offering his blessings. His presence underscored the significance of the event at both religious and political levels, and he interacted briefly with the gathered crowd before the procession continued its route.
Organisers ensured smooth crowd management and security, allowing the celebration to proceed without incident. The event concluded with devotees dispersing after the final rites, carrying memories of the floral showers and the resonant chants that filled the streets of Ujjain.
The chariot, designed with a lion throne motif, moved through the city accompanied by marching bands and bhajan groups, creating a vibrant cultural tableau. Participants sang traditional hymns while the procession passed key city landmarks, reinforcing Ujjain’s status as a major pilgrimage centre.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the procession, riding alongside the devotees and offering his blessings. His presence underscored the significance of the event at both religious and political levels, and he interacted briefly with the gathered crowd before the procession continued its route.
Organisers ensured smooth crowd management and security, allowing the celebration to proceed without incident. The event concluded with devotees dispersing after the final rites, carrying memories of the floral showers and the resonant chants that filled the streets of Ujjain.