Mahakal Corridor: PM Modi to inaugurate newly-developed premises of Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple on October 11 — Check Details

Mahakal Corridor Inauguration Date: With the completion of construction of the Mahakal Corridor, it will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11, 2022, said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

“A virtuous occasion has arrived, on October 11, our Prime Minister, respected Mr. Narendra Modi will offer "Shri Mahakal Lok" to Shri Mahakal Maharaj. Come, be a part of this festival and worship Shri Mahakaleshwar with reverence on the DP and banner of your social media profile,” Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted. 

The newly developed area, which is a part of the Ujjain Mahakaleshwar temple has been named “Shree Mahakal Lok”, Chouhan had said during a video address. 

Madhya Pradesh's Mahakal Corridor is expanded and newly constructed in Ujjain. It is designed on the basis of 'Shiv Leela' (108 murals and 93 statues depicting stories related to Lord Shiva). The Mahakaleshwar temple premises of around 2.82 hectares is increased to 47 hectares. This includes 17 hectares of Rudrasagar lake. The project is expected to increase an annual footfall in the city from the current 1.50 crore to nearly three crores.

The visitor plaza has two entrances or 'Dwaars' -- the Nandi Dwaar and the Pinaki Dwaar. The visitor plaza can hold up to 20,000 pilgrims at a time. A circulation plan to reduce congestion has also been developed, keeping in mind the entry of visitors into the city and their movement up to the temple.

Ujjain, MP | Work for the Mahakal Corridor completed, to be launched by PM Modi on October 11 pic.twitter.com/dASlsa0yE7

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A 900-metre pedestrian corridor has also been constructed, connecting the plaza to the Mahakal temple, dotted with 108 murals and 93 statues depicting stories related to Lord Shiva, such as Shiv Vivah, Tripurasur Vadh, Shiv Puran, and Shiv Tandav Swaroop. The eastern and northern fronts of the temple have expanded. This project also includes development of various areas of Ujjain city, such as Maharajwada, Mahal Gate, Hari Phatak Bridge, Ramghat facade, and Begam Bagh Road.