Nagchandreshwar Temple Opens for 24 Hours on Nag Panchami 2025: Over 10 Lakh Devotees Gather for Rare Darshan in Ujjain

On Nag Panchami 2025, spiritual energy surged in Ujjain as the Nagchandreshwar Temple—situated atop the famed Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple opened its doors for a rare, once-a-year darshan. The temple welcomed devotees from midnight of July 28–29, marking the start of 24 hours of continuous darshan for pilgrims.

The grand opening was initiated by Mahant Shri Vineet Giri Maharaj of the Mahanirvani Akhada, who performed the sacred Trikal Pujan to invoke divine blessings.

श्री महाकालेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग में नाग पंचमी पर भगवान श्री नागचंद्रेश्वर के दर्शन#नाग_पंचमी #NagchandreshwarMandir #Nagpanchami #Ujjain pic.twitter.com/dd3CCsN22r

— Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline) August 21, 2023

Despite monsoon showers, over 10 lakh devotees are expected to visit the Nagchandreshwar Temple throughout the day. The once-in-a-year Nagchandreshwar Temple Darshan creates a surge of faith and devotion in Ujjain, drawing pilgrims from all across India.

To manage the massive footfall, 200 senior officers, 2,500 administrative staff, 1,800 police personnel, and 560 CCTV cameras have been deployed for security and crowd control.

Rare 11th-Century Idol of Lord Nagchandreshwar

At the heart of this spiritual experience lies a rare 11th-century idol of Lord Nagchandreshwar, believed to have been brought from Nepal. The sculpture features:

• Lord Shiva reclining on a seven-headed serpent
• Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha beside Him
• Nandi and a lion, symbolizing their divine vehicles

The rare and detailed depiction is one of the few of its kind in India, making the darshan even more significant.

Temple Structure and Darshan Route Details

The Mahakaleshwar Temple complex comprises three levels:

• Lower level: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
• Middle level: Omkareshwar Temple
• Top level: Nagchandreshwar Temple

The temple was built in 1050 AD by King Bojraja of the Parmar dynasty and restored in 1732 AD by Maharaj Ranoji Scindia.

Darshan Route for Devotees:

• Entry begins at the Chardham Temple
• Passes through Gate No. 4, Harsiddhi Temple, and Bada Ganesh
• Continues via aero bridge to the top-level shrine
• Exit is through Vishramdham

For Mahakaleshwar Darshan:

• Entry is via Nandi Gate
• Passes through Kartikeya Mandapam and Ganesh Mandapam
• Exit is arranged through the emergency route

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