Special Cover on Panchkroshi Yatra, Ujjain – 1st May 2016.

Panchkroshi Yatra, also known as Panchkrosi Parikrama, has a long history and is annually held for five days in Vaishakh month (April – May). The Panchkroshi Yatra is an integral part of the folk life, religion and culture. Panchkroshi Yatra in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh attracts thousands of devotees. The Yatra has found mention in the Avantikhand of Skandpuran according to which, there are four dwars (gates) around Mahakal Van – Pingleshwar in the east, Vilvakeshwar in west, Uttareshwar in north and Kayavarohan eshwar in south. The journey is essentially a visit to temples and sacred places associated with Hindu God Shiva in Ujjain. The yatra lasts for five days. It covers a distance of 122 km. and passes through the four sacred corners in Ujjain. Panchkroshi Yatra commences on Vaishakh Krishana Paksha Dashmi and culminates on Amavasya. This year, the Amavasya fell on Monday (Somvati Amavasya), which multiplied its importance. With the Parikrama of Ujjain city, devotees perform the Parikrama of all the 84 Mahadevas. It is said that Ujjain has 84 Mahadevas and Darshan of which get rid the pilgrims of 84 lakh Yonis. This year the number of pilgrims of the Yatra increased due to Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv.

A Special Cover was released to commemorate Panchkroshi Yatra of Ujjain on 1st May 2016, the first day of Panchkroshi Yatra at Ujjain. Special Cover was sponsored by Dainik Bhaskar. Brochure containing information about Panchkroshi Yatra, Ujjain is provided with the Special Cover.