Kal Bhairav Temple Road In MP's Ujjain To Close From November 16 Evening, VIP Darshan Suspended Ahead Of Simhastha 2028

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Officials have commenced preparations to enhance facilities for the anticipated influx of devotees at Shri Kal Bhairav Temple during the upcoming Simhastha 2028 festival. Collector Raushan Kumar Singh inspected the temple premises and surrounding areas on Sunday, issuing directives to authorities. The traffic arrangements have been revised, with the road from Jail Square to the temple set to remain closed from Monday evening. Devotees will now access the temple via the Gadkalika Temple and Mojamkhedi routes.

During the inspection, Collector Singh directed officials to lay mats between barricades along the darshan route and install protective nets to shield visitors from the sun. He also emphasized the installation of clear, visible signboards inside and outside the temple premises. As construction and development projects are underway in the temple area, the routes for devotees will undergo changes.

Singh instructed officials to prominently display information about the diversions, ensuring visitors can reach the designated darshan route without difficulty.

The Collector also visited the zigzag queue arrangement and instructed officials to ensure an adequate supply of drinking water for devotees. He reviewed the under-construction exit route, directing officials to expedite its operation to facilitate smooth movement of devotees after darshan. VIP darshan at the Kal Bhairav Temple has been temporarily suspended due to the growing number of devotees.

The Rs500 VIP darshan ticket facility has been suspended, and entry into the sanctum sanctorum has been restricted. In response, ordinary devotees and VIP visitors will now seek the deity's blessings together in a regulated manner. The administration aims to prevent crowding and potential incidents by guiding devotees through designated routes and barricaded passages.

Entry and exit points will also be carefully regulated to maintain a smooth flow of visitors. However, a timeline for reinstating VIP darshan tickets or lifting entry restrictions into the sanctum sanctorum remains undisclosed, pending a further review of the situation.