Seek blessings of Shiva during the month-long festival of Shravan in MP

Shravan, a month devoted to Lord Shiva, falls in July-August every year. This is not just a month but a festival that is celebrated with supreme zeal in the heart of "The Incredible India Madhya Pradesh.

This festival also opens up great scope for all the travel enthusiasts, to experience and cherish the unique celebrations across the state. Madhya Pradesh is blessed with two Jyotirlingas. One is the Omkareshwar Mahadev at Omkareshwar while the other is the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain. Besides, many ancient shiva temples are there.

While travelling to these places in Shravan month, you would also witness groups of Kanwariyas (pilgrims), who travel barefoot wearing saffron robes carrying Kanwar. As the country gears to celebrate this month-long festival, we welcome you to witness beautifully adorned temples bathed in fresh blooms and glittering lights. Witness the grandeur of Shravan month at these temples in the Heart of Incredible India.

Mahakal Temple, Ujjain

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar temple, popularly known as Mahakal temple, is one of the most sacred Shiva temples in Ujjain. During Shravan month, devotees gather in large numbers every Monday to witness 'Mahakal ki Sawari', a special procession that is taken out on Mondays of this holy month. The procession is taken out with full glory in which police on horses, Special