Visit mahakaleshwar.nic.in, log in, click the relevant Mahashivratri darshan option from the menu, choose date and devotee details, and pay with UPI or card. We do not handle Mahashivratri darshan bookings.

Mahashivratri darshan pricing is set by the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Trust. Free general access, paid passes 250 to 3,000 rupees, Garbh Grah 750 rupees. Verify on mahakaleshwar.nic.in before payment.

For 4 AM Bhasma Aarti reach Gate 4 by 3 AM. For daytime VIP or general darshan reach 30 to 60 minutes before your slot. For festival days connected to Mahashivratri darshan add 90 minutes buffer.

Men: dhoti or full pants with shirt. Women: saree or salwar suit with full sleeves and dupatta. No jeans, shorts, sleeveless or Western wear. Mahashivratri darshan follows the standard Bhasma Aarti dress code.

Yes. Touts at Gate 1 sell fake passes for 1,000-5,000 rupees. WhatsApp groups promise guaranteed slots. Hotel concierges add 2,000 rupee markups. Pay only on mahakaleshwar.nic.in.

Mobile phones are deposited at security locker before entering the sanctum or Bhasma Aarti hall. The corridor outside permits photos. Mahashivratri darshan inside the inner sanctum is no-phone.

Children under 5 enter free with adult. Above 5 need their own pass at the same price. Mahashivratri darshan suits kids who can sit quietly. Bring water and snacks for early morning slots.

Original Aadhaar or PAN of every devotee. The QR ticket PDF (printed or on phone). Photocopies and digital images of ID are rejected. Mahashivratri darshan verification happens at the gate.

Photography is prohibited inside the sanctum and Bhasma Aarti hall. The Mahakal Lok corridor and outside gate areas allow photos. Mahashivratri darshan ritual photography requires written permission.

No refunds. Bookings can be rescheduled to a future date by contacting the temple office at least 48 hours before. Same-day no-shows lose the pass.