Harihar Milan: The tradition of Hari-Har Milan is performed every year on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Under this tradition, Baba Mahakal himself comes to Gopal Temple to meet Lord Vishnu sitting in a palanquin.
Hari-har Milan Date: Ujjain is called the religious capital of Madhya Pradesh because Mahakaleshwar, the third of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is established here. There are many beliefs and traditions associated with Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga which make it even more special. One such tradition is that of Hari-Har Milan. Under this tradition, on the occasion of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, Lord Mahakal is brought to the Gopal temple in a palanquin. Here the idols of Hari i.e. Lord Krishna and Har i.e. Mahakal are seated face to face. This is called Hari-Har Milan. Know further interesting things related to this tradition…
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Why do we organize Hari-Har Milan?
According to religious beliefs, during Chaturmas, Lord Vishnu sleeps in the underworld. During this time, Mahadev himself controls the creation. When Lord Vishnu wakes up from sleep on Devuthani Ekadashi, Mahadev again hands over the responsibility of running the universe to him. Keeping this story in mind, Hari-Har Milan is organized in Ujjain. In this, Baba Mahakal’s ride is taken out on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, 2 days after Devuthani Ekadashi, which reaches the Gopal Temple situated in the center of the city. During this time, the priests of both the temples exchange many things with each other. It is believed that Lord Mahakal hands over the responsibility of creation to Gopalji and goes back to the crematorium to be buried in ashes.
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How does Hari-Har Milan happen?
During the Hari-Har meeting, the idol of Lord Mahakal is placed in front of the idol of Shri Krishna installed in the Gopal temple. During this, Lord Mahakal presents a garland of Tulsi to Gopalji and a garland of Bilva leaves to Gopalji Mahakal. Apart from this, things like fruits, flowers etc. are also dedicated to each other. After this, Baba Mahakal again sits in his palanquin and goes to the temple. Thousands of people gather here to see this scene.
When will Hari-Har Milan happen in 2025?
This time the Chaturdashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is on 4th November, Tuesday. Therefore, the festival of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi will be celebrated on this day. Special importance of this festival has been mentioned in religious texts. It is believed that Lord Vishnu had taken out one of his eyes and dedicated it to Mahadev on this date.
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