Simhastha 2028 Preparations! Bhog Mata, Gadkalika Temple Projects To Be Completed By October 2027, Four-Queue Darshan System Planned In MP's Ujjain

Ujjain Development Authority (UDA) chairman Ravi Solanki and divisional commissioner Asheesh Singh toured ongoing and planned developments at Bhog Mata and Gadkalika Mata temples on Thursday, ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Mahaparv. UDA CEO Sandeep Soni emphasized the focus on enhancing Ujjain's religious and tourist attractions.

At Bhog Mata Temple, officials examined the layout, design, and construction plans for transforming the 38,272 square meter complex into an organized religious site. This includes temple expansions, beautification efforts, ghats along the Kshipra river, a yajna hall, a statue of the goddess, water structures, a queue hall for devotees, parking facilities, a dining hall and food court, an administrative building, toilets, and other public amenities. The goal is to improve devotee facilities and infrastructure for religious activities.

At the revered Maa Gadkalika Mata Temple, officials directed the contractor to commence construction immediately on the Gadkalika Lok development project, covering about 1.2 hectares. Plans encompass a boundary wall, a traditional red-stone entrance gate, surrounding roads to enhance devotee convenience, and streamlined darshan arrangements due to the anticipated surge in visitors.

The consultant was tasked with preparing designs for a four-queue system to ensure smooth and orderly devotee movement. Officials also reviewed proposed infrastructure improvements, stressing the need for their timely execution, with all activities, except those within the temple's sanctum sanctorum, to commence promptly. The UDA aims to complete all projects by October 2027 in preparation for the 2028 Simhastha Mahaparv.