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MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya Prays for Nation at Mahakal Temple on Mahashivratri

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya visited the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Mahashivratri to offer prayers for the welfare and development of the state and country. He marked his 51st consecutive year of visiting the temple for the festival, which coincides with the start of Vikramotsav-2026. District Magistrate Raushan Kumar Singh reported massive devotee turnout, with an estimated one million people expected for darshan on the auspicious day. Other devotees expressed their joy and fortune at being able to visit and pray at the sacred site during the festival.

Key Points: Mahashivratri Prayers at Ujjain's Mahakal Temple

  • Minister's 51st consecutive visit
  • Prayers for state & national progress
  • Part of Vikramotsav-2026 commencement
  • Over 1 million devotees expected
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MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya prays for country's welfare at Mahakal Temple on Mahashivratri in Ujjain

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya offers prayers for state and national welfare at Mahakal Temple during Mahashivratri celebrations in Ujjain.

"This is my 51st year visiting, and I pray for the development of both our state and country. - Kailash Vijayvargiya"

Ujjain, February 15

On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 15, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya visited the renowned Mahakal Temple in Ujjain to offer special prayers.

During his visit to the holy shrine of Lord Shiva, the minister emphasised his devotion by praying for the continued prosperity and welfare of both the state and the nation. The event coincides with the grand commencement of Vikramotsav-2026 in Ujjain, highlighting a period of significant spiritual and cultural celebration in the region.

Speaking to the media, he said the Maha Shivaratri festival is the marriage anniversary of Lord Mahakal and a day when his blessings rain down.

"Mahashivratri celebrates the marriage of Mahakal and marks a day when his grace is said to bless devotees. This is my 51st year visiting, and I pray for the development of both our state and country. Each year, our nation progresses under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, and our state advances under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Initially, it was just the two of us who visited this pilgrimage, but now our entire family visit here together, as our children and their spouses have joined us. We come with gratitude for the blessings of Lord Mahakal and to witness our state's growth. This is my prayer to him," said Vijayvargiya.

Raushan Kumar Singh, District Magistrate Ujjain, told ANI, "Jai Shri Mahakal. Happy Maha Shivaratri. As you can see, there is a huge surge of devotees. Thousands have already had Darshan, and Bhasma Aarti is underway, with devotees watching it as they move. The administrative arrangements are running smoothly. Entry is from the Karkraj parking, then through the Chardham zigzag, and joins in at the Interpretation Centre, and via the corridor to the Mansarovar entry point, from where devotees get Darshan," Vijayvargiya added.

"Currently, around 200,000 devotees are visiting Lord Mahakal daily. For Mahashivratri today, we estimate that around 1 million devotees will have darshan of Lord Mahakal," DM added.

Riya, a devotee, said, "Today is the festival of Mahashivratri, and we had the opportunity to come here. We enjoyed Mahakal's darshan very much. It is our good fortune to be standing on this sacred land today and praying to Lord Mahadev."

Another devotee named Kriti said, "We got the chance to be here for Mahashivratri. We feel very lucky to have visited today and had a wonderful darshan of the Lord."

- ANI

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Aditya G
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope such visits translate into tangible actions for public welfare. It's easy to pray for the country, but the real seva is in governance. That said, Mahashivratri ki hardik shubhkamnaye to all!
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Priyanka N
The scale is mind-boggling! 1 million devotees expected? Hats off to the Ujjain administration for managing such a massive crowd. The corridor system seems to be working well. Feeling proud of our spiritual heritage and its modern management. 🕉️
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Robert G
Visiting from the US and it's fascinating to see the deep connection between faith, culture, and politics here. The minister's 51-year tradition is impressive. The devotion is palpable even through the news report.
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Nisha Z
Om Namah Shivaya! Reading this fills me with so much shraddha. It's not just about politicians; it's about every devotee like Riya and Kriti whose faith is the real story. Our temples are thriving, and that's a beautiful sign for Bharat.
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Karan T
Good to see the focus on development alongside devotion. The mention of Vikramotsav-2026 shows how cultural festivals are now engines for tourism and local economy. A balanced approach is key. Happy Mahashivratri to all celebrating!

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