Mahakal Festival Kicks Off January 14: 7 CMs, Jyotirlinga Heads to Attend Ujjain Event

• The grand 'Shri Mahakal Festival' will be held in Ujjain's Mahakal Lok from January 14 to 18, mirroring the Somnath Festival.
• Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the five-day festival, promoting Shiva devotion and Sanatan tradition.
• Renowned artists like Shankar Mahadevan and sons, Sona Mohapatra, and international groups from Indonesia and Sri Lanka will perform.
• The festival will feature tribal dances from Madhya Pradesh and an international seminar on "Shiva Tattva and Mahakal."
• Chief Ministers of seven states with Jyotirlingas and heads of major Jyotirlinga temples have been invited.

Why It Matters: Ujjain's Mahakal Festival, from Jan 14-18, will host CMs, Jyotirlinga heads, and global artists.