Ujjain Mahakal: VIP Entry Closed for New Year Darshan, 10 Lakh Devotees Expected

• The ₹250 expedited darshan facility will be temporarily suspended on December 31st and January 1st for New Year's darshan at Ujjain Mahakal Temple.
• Approximately 10 lakh devotees are estimated to arrive for Baba Mahakal's darshan on New Year 2026, prompting extensive preparations.
• Detailed plans include crowd management (diversion via Kartikeya Mandapam if crowded), parking, shoe stands, and basic facilities like water and first aid.
• Police administration has deployed adequate personnel, drone surveillance, CCTV, intelligence teams, dog squads, and bomb squads for security and traffic management.

Why It Matters: Ujjain Mahakal Temple suspends VIP darshan for New Year, prepares for 10 lakh devotees with strict security.