Ujjain Mahakal Sawari 2026 Dates: How many rides of Baba Mahakal will be released in the year 2026? On which date will the royal ride of Mahakal come out in 2026? Why is Mahakal ride taken out in Saavan and Bhadau?
Mahakal Sawari 2026 Dates: Mahakaleshwar, the third among the 12 Jyotirlingas, is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Lakhs of devotees come here every day to have darshan of this Jyotirlinga. The number of devotees coming here doubles in Sawan. On all Mondays of Sawan and the first 2 Mondays of Bhadau, the ride of Lord Mahakal is taken out here, to see which a crowd of devotees gather. The ride of Mahakal is not only a symbol of religious faith but has also become the cultural identity of Ujjain. How many rides of Lord Mahakal will be released in the year 2026? Know further the dates of all…
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When will Mahakal ride take place in 2026?
A total of 6 royal rides of Baba Mahakal will be taken out in the year 2026. Of these, 4 rides will be taken out in the month of Sawan and the remaining 2 in the month of Bhadau. The second ride of Bhadau is also called Shahi Ride. In this ride, Baba Mahakal is seen in full glory and royal grandeur. Devotees come here from far and wide to see the royal ride.
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mahakal ride 2026 dates
According to tradition, the ride of Lord Mahakal is taken out on every Monday of the month of Sawan. This time a total of 4 Mondays are coinciding in the month of Sawan. After this, the ride of Baba Mahakal will also take place on the first 2 Mondays of Bhadau. In this way, a total of 6 rides of Baba Mahakal will take place this year. These are the dates of all 6 rides of Baba Mahakal in the year 2026…
First ride – 3 August 2026
Second ride – 10 August 2026
Third ride – 17 August 2026
Fourth ride – 24 August 2026
Fifth Ride – 31 August 2026
Sixth Ride – 7 September 2026 (Shahi Ride)
Why does Baba take out the ride of Mahakal?
The people of Ujjain consider Baba Mahakal as their king. It is believed that in the month of Shravan, Lord Mahakal goes on a city tour to know the condition of his people. During this time Baba Mahakal appears in various forms to the devotees. Thousands of devotees welcome their king by showering flowers and shouting on the route of the ride.