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To get Mahakaleshwar darshan in Sawan (July 30 – August 28, 2026), book your Bhasma Aarti or general darshan slot online in advance through the official portal shrimahakaleshwar.com, since Sawan Mondays and Shivratri see extremely high demand and tickets sell out within minutes of release. For Omkareshwar, no advance booking is typically required, but early-morning visits are recommended to avoid Sawan crowds.

• Book early: Bhasma Aarti tickets open roughly 15 days in advance, with only about 400 s

Yes, prices around Kashi Vishwanath Temple generally increase during Sawan and major Hindu festivals because of the sharp rise in pilgrim arrivals. Although temple entry remains free for general darshan, expenses related to accommodation, transport, food, and shopping often become higher due to increased demand.

Hotels, guest houses, and dharamshalas located near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Godowlia, Dashashwamedh Ghat,  usually raise their room tariffs during Sawan, especially on Mondays and weeken

The time required for darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple during the holy month of Sawan depends on the day, time, and crowd size. Since Sawan is one of the busiest periods for Lord Shiva devotees, expect significantly longer waiting times than usual.

On weekdays, the average waiting time for the general darshan queue ranges from 2 to 4 hours. During Mondays of Sawan, Shivratri, Nag Panchami, or other auspicious dates, the wait can extend to 5 to 8 hours, especially between early morning and after

Every year during the holy month of Sawan, thousands of Shiva devotees plan a spiritual journey from Delhi to Kubereshwar Dham in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. The Delhi to Sehore in Sawan yatra has become increasingly popular because of the famous Rudraksh Vitran event and the opportunity to receive Lord Shiva's blessings.

The distance between Delhi and Sehore is around 750 km, making group travel the most convenient option. Many devotees prefer booking a Tempo Traveller Delhi to Sehore because it off