Yes, Ujjain is extremely crowded during Mahashivratri, with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims packing the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple for day-and-night lines, packed streets, and fully booked local hotels.
Crowd & Wait Times
- Footfall: Between 3 lakh to 10 lakh devotees visit the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple over the course of the festival.
- Wait times: Normal lines can jump from a quick walk-through to 5 to 8 hours or more during peak day and night hours.
- Darshan style: General ent
