Shipra Tirtha Parikrama Yatra Ujjain: One of the ancient cities of India flows in Ujjain very ancient river Kshipra. Near the banks of this river, Mahakaleshwar, Garh Kalika, Mangal Nath, Siddhwat and Kaal Bhairav are ancient places. In this river itself, the droplets of the nectar urn came out of the sea churning fell. For this reason, Simhastha Kumbh Mela is organized here after every 12 years. Orbiting this holy river is considered very virtuous. Recently, on 4 June 2025, the Shipra Tirtha Parikrama in Ujjain started with flag worship at Ramghat. Many dignitaries attended Ramghat.
What is Kshipra Tirtha Parikrama Yatra?
There is a circulation of the circumambulation of Maa Shipra and Narmada Maiya in Madhya Pradesh. The date of Panchkroshi Yatra to be held every month is given in the calendar. The Panchkosi Yatra of Shipra or Kshipra River is also held on special occasions. It is said that this journey has been going on since time immemorial. Ever since Mahakal has been seated in this city, the circle of Kshipra and Mahakal is prevalent.
Where is Shipra Parikrama?
Kshipra has many forms of Panchkosi Yatra. Such as Small Panchkosi Yatra, Panchkosi, Ardh Parikrama and complete parikrama. In the Panchkoshi Yatra, the virtue of the pradakshina of all known and unknown gods is found in this holy month. The journey takes place every year for 5 days on Vaishakh. It ends on Amavasya.
Panchkosi Yatra route:-
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Some people start this 118 km journey from Rudra Sagar.
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Travel first stop Pingaleshwar Temple.
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The second stop in Karohan Kayawarohaneshwar Temple.
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Third sub -stop Nalwa.
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Fourth stop Bilvakeshwar Temple in Ambodia.
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Fifth Sub Padwa Kaliadeh.
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Sixth Durdeshwar Temple.
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Seventh Pingleshwar.
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Finally after the eighth Wayasa subordination, Kshipra Ghat concludes at the Cancer Raj Temple.
There is a total of five main stops. It is said that during this time, 33 crore deities are blessed. During the journey, food and tea-breakfast are also arranged for the devotees on the halts and subdivisions.
1. Shri Mahakaleshwar is seated in the middle of Ujjain, situated in square shape.
2. Shiva temples are located in different directions of this center, which are called gatekeepers.
3. These include Pingleshwar in the east, Bilvakeshwar in the west, Kayawarohneshwar in the south, Durdeshwar in the north direction and Neelkantheshwar Mahadev.
4. The distance of these five temples is about 118 kilometers. During the yatra, these five Shiva temples are revolved and bathe in the river Kshipra.
Panchkroshi travelers always go on travel before the scheduled date and date. The astrologers are of the opinion that only after starting the journey from the fixed date and date, the virtuous benefit of the Panchkroshi Yatra gets. According to the virtuous Muhurta of the yatra, the worship performed at the pilgrimage sites. Keeping this in mind, all the passengers should start the journey according to the virtuous Muhurta. This will give virtuous fruit.
It is said that so far 2.5 lakh devotees have joined the yatra. The first stop of the yatra was Pingleshwar Mahadev Temple. Passengers travel 118 km with a force and water from Lord Nagachandreshwar located in the street Patni market of Nagnath in Ujjain. This time, its importance has increased manifold due to the arrival of Panchkroshi Yatra between Simhastha.
