Mahakal Shahi Sawari 2025 — Full Schedule, Route & Significance

The sacred city of Ujjain resonates with the presence of Lord Shiva in every corner. Every day, hundreds of devotees arrive to seek blessings from Lord Mahakal, who is worshipped here as a king. While devotees throng the Mahakal temple daily, the Mondays of the holy Sawan month hold exceptional significance for worship and darshan.

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When Does Sawan 2025 Begin?

According to Vedic Hindu Panchang, the Sawan month in 2025 will begin on July 11 and end on August 9. During this spiritually charged period, the atmosphere in Ujjain turns deeply devotional, with a surge in footfall at the Mahakaleshwar temple.

Significance Of Sawan Somwar

In the ancient city of Avantika, Ujjain, the Sawan Somwar hold a special place. On these days, devotees not only get to witness the divine darshan of Lord Mahakal in special forms but also take part in the processions that carry the deity across town. These processions are deeply symbolic and are believed to bestow immense spiritual merit upon the participants and onlookers alike.

Complete Schedule Of Mahakal Sawari In Sawan 2025

Each Sawan Somwar marks a grand procession, Mahakal Sawari, where Lord Mahakal is taken through the city in divine forms mounted on different vahanas. These processions are not just religious rituals but also powerful spiritual experiences, especially the final Shahi Sawari, known for its royal grandeur.

Mahakal Sawari Dates In July 2025

• First Sawari – July 14
• Second Sawari – July 21
• Third Sawari – July 28

Mahakal Sawari Dates In August 2025

• Fourth Sawari – August 4
• Fifth Sawari – August 11
• Sixth Or Shahi Sawari – August 18

Spiritual Significance Of Mahakaleshwar Shahi Sawari

The Shahi Sawari is not merely a religious event, it’s a profound symbol of Lord Shiva's protective and kingly aspect. Mahakaleshwar, the fierce destroyer of evil and protector of time, is believed to offer darshan during these processions to bless his devotees and dispel negative forces.

It is believed that witnessing this procession with devotion cleanses sins, removes obstacles, and grants strength and courage to overcome life’s challenges. For many, the Shahi Sawari is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual milestone.

Route Of Mahakaleshwar Shahi Sawari

Lord Mahakal's procession will receive a 'Guard of Honour' at the temple gate. After this ceremonial start, the procession will proceed along its traditional route through Mahakal Chauraha, Gudri Chauraha, Bakshi Bazaar, and Kaharwadi, finally reaching Ramghat.

At Ramghat, Lord Mahakal will be ritually bathed and worshipped with the sacred waters of the Shipra River.

Following this, the procession will move through Ramanujkot, Modh Ki Dharamshala, Kartik Chowk, Khati Ka Mandir, Satyanarayan Mandir, Dhaba Road, Tanki Chauraha, Chhatri Chowk, Gopal Mandir, Patni Bazaar, and Gudri Bazaar, before returning to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

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