✈️ By Air:
• Indore Airport (Devi Ahilyabai Holkar) – ~55 km | Closest major airport with flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore
• Cabs and buses available from Indore to Ujjain (1.5–2 hrs)

🚆 By Train:
• Nearest Station: Ujjain Junction (~2.5 km from the temple)
• Local autos, e-rickshaws, and taxis are readily available.

🚗 By Road:
• Indore → Ujjain: ~55 km | ~1.5 hrs
• Bhopal → Ujjain: ~190 km | ~4 hrs
• Ahmedabad → Ujjain: ~400 km | ~8 hrs
• Bus and cab services available from all major cities

Temple Timings

• Morning: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Afternoon Break: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Evening: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Aarti Schedule:
Bhasma Aarti 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Morning Aarti 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Evening Aarti 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Shree Mahakaal Aarti 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Shayan Aarti 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Where to Stay — Tap on any property to view its location on the map! (Aarivo Recommended)

• Rudra Palace Hotel – Spiritual luxury near the temple
💰 ₹2,700–₹4,500/night

• Hotel Atharva – Great comfort, rooftop views of Mahakaal Mandir
💰 ₹2,000–₹3,500/night

• Mahakaal Guest House (Trust-run) – Clean, budget-friendly, ideal for pilgrims
💰 ₹700–₹1,200/night

• MPT Hotels (Madhya Pradesh Templeism) – Reliable, family-friendly
💰 ₹1,500–₹2,500/night

Ujjain is known for its no-onion, no-garlic satvik thalis and street food with a spiritual twist.

🍛 Apna Swaad Bhojanalaya – Authentic satvik meals
🌮 Ujjaini Chat Gali (Tower Chowk) – Famous for poha, jalebi, kachoris
🍲 Shree Mahakaal Bhojnalaya – Devotional food, simple and pure
🧁 Must-Try Sweets: Malpua, Khopra Pak, Rabdi, and Gajak

Maha Shivaratri (Feb–Mar)
The most significant celebration at Mahakal, featuring night-long worship of lord Shiva, Rudrabhishek and other cultural performances.

Shravan Month & Mahakal Sawari (Sawan, July–August)
Every Monday during Shravan, the Shahi Mahakal Sawari takes place with the idol of Mahakal carried in a decorated palanquin through Ujjain’s streets.

Nag Panchami (July–August, Shravan Month)
Devotees worship serpent deities, offer milk and flowers to snake idols, and observe special rituals especially significant as there’s a shrine for Nagchandreshwar within the Mahakal Temple complex.

Mahakal Lok Corridor
Just outside Mahakaleshwar Temple
Grand spiritual corridor with statues of Shiva, 108 pillars, murals, and fountains

Harsiddhi Temple
~200 meters from Mahakaleshwar
One of the Shakti Peethas, known for its oil lamp pillars (deep-stambh)

Ram Ghat on the Shipra River
Famous for its evening aarti (Shipra Aarti) and Kumbh Mela site

Kal Bhairav Temple
~4 km from Mahakal Temple
Unique temple where liquor is offered

Yes, VIP darshan and special puja bookings are available at Kedarnath Temple