Panchkroshi Yatra, also known as Panchkoshi Parikrama, is
annually held for five days in Vaishakh month (April – May). Panchkroshi Yatra
in Ujjain in
Madhya Pradesh attracts thousands of devotees. The greatness of the Parikrama
is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. The journey is essentially a visit to
temples and sacred places associated with Hindu God Shiva in Ujjain .
Skanda Purana states that the five day Panchkroshi yatra
bestows greater merit than the yatra of Varanasi .
The yatra lasts for five days.
It covers a distance of 122 km.
Passes through the four sacred corners in Ujjain .
First day of Panchkroshi Yatra in Ujjain
The Panchkroshi parikrama starts from Nagchandreshwar
Temple at Mahakaleshwar after a holy bath
in the Kshipra River Pingleshwar Temple
Second day of Panchkroshi Yatra in Ujjain
The second day the yatra is up to Kayavaruneshwar which is
the second night halt. A total distance of 23 km is covered on the day.
Third day of Panchkroshi Yatra in Ujjain
On the third day the yatra is up to Vilvkeshwar (31 km). An
important stop is made at Nalwa. A total distance of 31 km is covered on the
day.
Fourth day of Panchkroshi Yatra in Ujjain
The fourth day of the yatra is up to Durdhreshwar with a
midday resting halt at Kaliadeh. A total distance of 28 km is covered on the
day.
Fifth day of Panchkroshi Yatra in
Fifth day of yatra journeys to Undasa and the yatra ends at Kshipra
Karktirth Ghat (Reti Maidan) (28 km).