Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will participate in the annual Shipra Teerth Parikrama in Ujjain on May 26 during the Ganga Dussehra celebrations. The religious procession, organised every year along the banks of the sacred Shipra River, is considered one of the major spiritual events in the region and attracts large participation from devotees, saints and social organisations.

The yatra will conclude with a traditional chunari offering ceremony at Ram Ghat, where the Chief Minister is scheduled to attend the final programme and participate in rituals dedicated to Maa Shipra. Preparations for the two-day religious event are currently underway across the city. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s city unit has already held important meetings with local mandals and organisational teams to finalise arrangements related to crowd management, security, volunteer deployment and pilgrim services.

Yatra To Begin From Ram Ghat

According to organisers, the Shipra Teerth Parikrama will begin on the morning of May 25 at 9 am from Ram Ghat in Ujjain. The event will start with ceremonial worship of Maa Shipra and puja of the religious flag before the procession begins its route across various ghats and important areas of the city. Devotees carrying religious flags, saints from different akharas and BJP workers are expected to participate in large numbers. Organisers said the atmosphere during the procession will include devotional chants, bhajan programmes and religious ceremonies along the route. The annual parikrama has gradually emerged as one of the important spiritual gatherings in Ujjain, especially during the period leading up to Ganga Dussehra.

Chief Minister To Attend Final Ceremony

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav is expected to attend the concluding event on May 26, coinciding with the Ganga Dussehra festival. During the closing ceremony at Ram Ghat, devotees and organisers will offer a ceremonial chunari to Maa Shipra as part of traditional rituals associated with river worship. Party leaders said the Chief Minister has remained closely associated with initiatives linked to the conservation and cultural significance of the Shipra River for many years. Officials connected with the programme said the final event is likely to witness participation from a large number of saints, social workers, religious leaders and residents from nearby districts as well.

BJP Units Finalise Preparations

District media in-charge Dinesh Jatwa said BJP city units recently conducted meetings with mandal-level office bearers regarding preparations for the annual yatra. During the meetings, responsibilities were distributed among party workers and volunteers to ensure smooth management of the event. Teams have been assigned duties related to crowd coordination, traffic management, pilgrim assistance, water supply and medical support.

Organisers stated that volunteers will remain stationed across major points of the procession route to guide devotees and manage movement during the event. Separate arrangements are also being planned for elderly devotees and women participating in the parikrama.

Event Linked To Shipra Conservation

According to organisers, the Shipra Teerth Parikrama has been organised for several years under the guidance and support of Dr. Mohan Yadav. Party representatives said the initiative was originally started nearly 23 years ago with the aim of spreading awareness about the protection and conservation of the Shipra River. Over the years, the event has expanded into a large religious and cultural programme associated with faith, environmental awareness and river conservation. The Shipra River holds deep religious significance in Hindu traditions and is closely connected with Ujjain’s spiritual identity. Thousands of pilgrims visit the riverbanks every year during festivals and religious gatherings.

Route Through Key Locations

Organisers said the religious procession will pass through several important ghats and areas during the parikrama. The yatra route includes Narsingh Ghat, Lalpul and Triveni before moving through major city roads and returning to Ram Ghat on May 26 for the concluding ceremony.

Authorities are also coordinating with police and municipal officials to manage security arrangements and maintain smooth traffic flow during the event. Barricading, parking management and emergency response systems are expected to be deployed at sensitive locations due to the anticipated crowd. Officials said drinking water arrangements, sanitation facilities and medical assistance centres will also be made available for devotees throughout the procession route.

Religious Programmes Planned

A large-scale Ganga Dussehra celebration has also been planned at Ram Ghat on the concluding day of the yatra. Religious rituals, devotional programmes and cultural activities dedicated to Maa Shipra will be organised during the evening hours. Saints and priests are expected to perform special prayers and aarti ceremonies on the riverbank. Organisers said efforts are being made to make this year’s Shipra Teerth Parikrama more organised and spiritually significant while ensuring proper facilities for visiting devotees. The annual event continues to remain an important part of Ujjain’s religious calendar and regularly draws attention in spiritual tourism and cultural coverage across Madhya Pradesh.