Shravan 2026 Pooja at Mahakal, Ujjain

Shravan is the month dedicated to Lord Shiva, and in Ujjain it is the biggest occasion of the year. More devotees have Rudrabhishek and Jalabhishek performed at Mahakaleshwar during this month than at any other time. If you cannot travel to Ujjain yourself, the pooja can be performed in your name and gotra and booked online.

Shravan 2026 dates

Dates follow the published panchang and press reports of the Ujjain sawari schedule. Please confirm against the temple’s official announcement before planning travel.

Why Ujjain matters in Shravan

Mahakaleshwar is the only south-facing jyotirlinga among the twelve, and in Ujjain Lord Mahakal is regarded as the king of the city. On each Monday of Shravan he is carried through the city in a palanquin — the procession known as the Sawari.

The final procession of the season, the Shahi Sawari, is the grandest and draws enormous crowds. It is also why the temple complex is busier during Shravan than at any other point in the year.

Which poojas are performed in Shravan

The rituals devotees most commonly arrange during this month are:

Having a pooja performed without travelling to Ujjain

If you live far away or cannot travel this year, the pooja can be performed in your name, with your gotra and sankalp. You choose the ritual and the date; the poojari arranges everything else.

Booking through us is completely free — no booking fee and no service charge. You pay only the dakshina, directly to the poojari.

When to book for a Shravan Monday

Shravan Mondays are the busiest days of the year. We recommend booking at least 7 to 10 days ahead so a poojari can be assigned to you.

The Shahi Sawari day sees the heaviest crowds of all — book as early as you can for that date.

Frequently asked questions

Can I have a pooja performed in Shravan without coming to Ujjain?

Yes. The poojari performs the ritual in your name, with your gotra and sankalp. You receive email confirmation once the booking is made.

Which pooja is best during Shravan?

Rudrabhishek is the most commonly performed. If time is limited, Laghu Rudrabhishek is the shorter alternative, and Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap is chosen for health-related intentions.

Can a pooja be performed on a Sawari day?

Yes, though those days are extremely crowded. Book well ahead if you want a Sawari Monday.

What does booking cost?

Booking is free. We charge nothing — you pay only the pooja dakshina, directly to the poojari.