Mahakal VIP Darshan Booking 2026. Read the complete mahakal vip darshan guide for 2026 booking steps, tier-wise prices and insider tips. Online Process, Price, Gate
Mahakal VIP Darshan, also called Shighra Darshan, is a paid fast-queue entry that costs 250 rupees per person and cuts wait time from 3 hours to 45 minutes. This guide covers booking, gate, and timing.
Mahakal VIP Darshan price 2026
250 rupees per person. Children under 5: free if with adult. No Aadhaar age limit. Pass valid for one specific time slot of your choosing.
How to book online
- Open mahakaleshwar.nic.in
- Click “Shighra Darshan” tab
- Select date (next 60 days)
- Select 1-hour time slot (6 AM to 10 PM, 30-min slots)
- Pay 250 rupees per person
- Save QR ticket
VIP entry gate
Use Gate 4 (Mahakal Lok corridor side). Show QR + Aadhaar at security. Walk through corridor and enter sanctum on the right side. Total time including walk: 30 to 45 minutes.
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Best time slots
- 7 AM to 9 AM: less crowded, calm
- 4 PM to 6 PM: evening atmosphere with corridor lights
- Avoid 10:30 to 11:15 AM (Bhog break) and 7:00 to 7:45 PM (Sandhya break)
VIP vs Bhasma Aarti VIP
VIP Shighra Darshan (250 rupees) is for daytime fast-queue darshan. Bhasma Aarti VIP (1,500 to 3,000 rupees) is for the 4 AM ash ritual. Different passes, different gates, different times. You can book both for same day.
Frequently asked questions
How to book Mahakal VIP darshan online?
Visit mahakaleshwar.nic.in, click Shighra Darshan, pick date and slot, pay 250 rupees per person.
How much is VIP darshan in Mahakal?
250 rupees per person. The Bhasma Aarti VIP is separate and costs 1,500 to 3,000 rupees.
Can I book VIP darshan same day?
Sometimes available at the temple counter same day, but online 1 to 3 days ahead is safer especially on weekends.
Where is Gate 4 at Mahakal?
Gate 4 is on the Mahakal Lok corridor side, opposite Gate 1. Walk through the corridor to reach the sanctum.
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Independent informational guide for Mahakal Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain. Verified weekly against the official portal mahakaleshwar.nic.in. We do not facilitate bookings.
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