After Long Wait Of 1 Year, Ujjain's Nagchandreshwar Temple Opens For 24 Hours On Nag Panchami; Thousands Gather For Darshan | VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The doors of the Nagchandreshwar Temple, located atop the Mahakaleshwar Temple, were opened on Monday for 24 hours on the occasion of Nag Panchami.
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The temple is opened only once a year on Nag Panchami, allowing devotees to seek the blessings of Lord Nagchandreshwar.
A large number of devotees gathered in Ujjain as Nag Panchami coincided with the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan.
Around 40,000 devotees had already gathered near the barricades for Nagchandreshwar darshan, Ujjain SP Pradeep Sharma said.
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#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: On the occasion of Nag Panchami, coinciding with a Monday in the holy month of Shravan, the doors of the Nagchandreshwar Temple atop the Mahakaleshwar Temple have been opened. The temple opens only once a year for 24 hours on Nag Panchami.… pic.twitter.com/4vT4hggjYR
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 16, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya also visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple and said there was a huge rush of devotees due to Nag Panchami and the third Monday of Sawan.
He said the administration was keeping a close watch on the arrangements and that everyone would be able to get darshan.
#WATCH | Ujjain | On Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya says, "There is a huge influx of devotees due to Nag Panchami and the third Monday of Sawan, but everyone will be able to get darshan due to the vigilance of the administration... I… pic.twitter.com/wUEqsumuKQ
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 17, 2026
Vijayvargiya also prayed that people contribute to the development of Madhya Pradesh and the country.
According to SP Sharma, more than five lakh devotees are expected to visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple on Monday. The third city procession of Lord Mahakaleshwar will also be held at 4 pm, with around 4 to 4.5 lakh people expected to attend.
#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: SP Pradeep Sharma says, “Today, three major events are coinciding. The darshan of Lord Nagchandreshwar, whose temple doors open for only 24 hours once a year, has already commenced, with approximately 40,000 people already queuing at the… https://t.co/CdEpUVs8Yp pic.twitter.com/h8J06LtxDL
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 16, 2026
The temple opened at 2:30 am, followed by the special Bhasma Aarti at 3 am.
Baba Mahakal was then adorned after a grand Panchamrit Abhishek, as devotees thronged the temple to witness the special rituals.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: On the third Monday of Sawan and Nag Panchami, thousands of devotees gathered at Mahakaleshwar Temple. The temple opened at 2:30 a.m., followed by the special Bhasma Aarti at 3 a.m. Baba Mahakal was adorned after a grand Panchamrit Abhishek, drawing large… pic.twitter.com/UoPXQN1Vmr
— IANS (@ians_india) August 17, 2026
Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav also offered prayers at the Nagchandreshwar Temple on Nag Panchami.
He said the day was special for him as Nag Panchami coincided with a Monday in the holy month of Sawan.
Yadav added that getting darshan at the temple, which opens only once a year, was a special moment for every devotee.
#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Cricketer Umesh Yadav, who offered prayers at the Nagchandreshwar temple, says, “This is a very significant day for me, as it is Nag Panchami and also a Monday in the month of Sawan. Having the opportunity to have darshan, which is available only… https://t.co/CdEpUVs8Yp pic.twitter.com/v5DrIvRqUo
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 16, 2026
Around 2,400 police personnel have been deployed for 36 hours to manage the crowd and maintain security.
Arrangements for Nagchandreshwar darshan have been made from the Karkraj parking area, while devotees visiting Baba Mahakal will be guided through the Interpretation Centre and other designated areas.
#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Head of Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara, Mahant Vineet Giri Maharaj says, “The festival of Nag Panchami is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. In this context, the divine temple of Lord Mahakal in Ujjain holds a truly remarkable place.… https://t.co/CdEpUVs8Yp pic.twitter.com/CmG2twSM1W
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 16, 2026
More than 200 CCTV cameras have been installed across the city and along the procession routes.
Three drones have also been deployed to keep a watch on the crowd and ensure smooth darshan arrangements.
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