Simhastha-2016 begins at Ujjain

Ujjain: Simhastha-2016 began at Ujjain on Friday, with lakhs of devotees taking holy dip in sacred Kshipra river. Massive congregation of devotees on the river banks since early morning was a sight for the gods to see. It was enchanting and mesmerising to see...

Action plan for transport system chalked out

Ujjain: An action plan for smooth transport system has been chalked out so that travellers from Indore to Ujjain during Simhastha face no problem. Arrangements have been made to ply over 600 buses daily from Vijay Nagar, Teen Imli, Bhaurasla, Gangwal and Sarwate bus...

Concrete arrangements to check fire incidents

Ujjain: Concrete arrangements have been made to deal with fire incidents during Simhastha beginning from April 22 at Ujjain. Temporary fire stations have been set up at 16 points in Mela area. Fire brigade engines will remain present at 24 points. Main permanent fire...

State distributing food-grains in Simhastha

Ujjain: Food and Civil Supplies Department as well as Corporation have started distributing food grains in Simhastha Mela area. Saints-seers are being provided subsidized sugar, rice, wheat flour and LPG cylinders. Simhastha Mela area has 40 fair price shops where...

Second Peshwai of Simhastha taken out

Ujjain: Second Peshwai of century’s second Simhastha was taken out from Padao at Neelganga in Ujjain on Sunday. It was an occasion of joy and fervour for entire Ujjain city. People thronged to seek blessings of saints-seers right from Padao area. Saints and...