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Religion
Ujjain: Shipra River Name Change
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 01:02 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to change the name of Ujjain's sacred river from 'Kshipra' to 'Shipra' in official documents. This decision has been taken ahead of the Simhastha 2028 preparations.
The Madhya Pradesh government has made a significant decision regarding the name of Ujjain's sacred river. As per the new directive, the river will be referred to as 'Shipra' instead of 'Kshipra' in all official documents. This change is expected to be implemented soon. The decision has been welcomed by the saint community in Ujjain. The city is gearing up for the Simhastha 2028, a major religious event that takes place every 12 years. The name change is seen as a significant step in the preparations for this event.