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Record 1.88 Crore Pilgrims Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain During Shravan-Bhadrapada
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM
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Over 1.88 crore devotees from India and abroad visited Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain during the 40‑day Shravan‑Bhadrapada period, generating revenue of ₹30.04 crore from early darshan and laddu prasadi sales.
Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple recorded an unprecedented footfall this year, with more than 1.88 crore pilgrims arriving from across India and overseas during the 40‑day Shravan‑Bhadrapada festival. The massive influx set a new benchmark for the shrine, traditionally one of the most visited Hindu pilgrimage sites.
The temple administration reported that early‑darshan tickets generated approximately ₹17.98 crore, while the sale of the iconic laddu prasadi contributed another ₹13.06 crore. Combined, the two streams accounted for a total revenue of about ₹30.04 crore during the period.
Officials said the record attendance reflects both the growing popularity of the temple among devotees and the effectiveness of recent crowd‑management measures. The figures are expected to influence future planning for infrastructure and services at the Mahakaleshwar complex.
No incidents or disruptions were reported, and the temple authorities thanked pilgrims for observing orderly conduct throughout the festival.
The data underscores the economic and cultural significance of religious tourism in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting Ujjain's role as a major spiritual hub.
The temple administration reported that early‑darshan tickets generated approximately ₹17.98 crore, while the sale of the iconic laddu prasadi contributed another ₹13.06 crore. Combined, the two streams accounted for a total revenue of about ₹30.04 crore during the period.
Officials said the record attendance reflects both the growing popularity of the temple among devotees and the effectiveness of recent crowd‑management measures. The figures are expected to influence future planning for infrastructure and services at the Mahakaleshwar complex.
No incidents or disruptions were reported, and the temple authorities thanked pilgrims for observing orderly conduct throughout the festival.
The data underscores the economic and cultural significance of religious tourism in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting Ujjain's role as a major spiritual hub.