Huge crowds gather at 450-year-old Mahalakshmi Temple in Udaipur for Dhanteras as jasmine fragrance fills the airRajasthan
6 Nov 2026, 1:39 pm (3 hours ago)· 1

Huge crowds gather at 450-year-old Mahalakshmi Temple in Udaipur for Dhanteras as jasmine fragrance fills the air

Devotees flock to the historic Mahalakshmi Temple in Udaipur on Dhanteras to offer prayers. A five-day Diwali festival has begun at the ancient shrine with special crowd management measures in place.

A massive wave of devotees has been visiting the historic Mahalakshmi Temple located in Bhatiyani Chohatta, Udaipur, since early morning on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. People are offering prayers to seek prosperity, happiness, and well-being. This ancient shrine marks the grand beginning of a five-day festival coinciding with Dhanteras.

Exquisite Floral Adornment

For this special occasion, the deity has been adorned with a captivating arrangement of fresh jasmine flowers. The soothing fragrance of jasmine has enveloped the entire temple premises, leaving visitors awestruck by the divine Gajalakshmi form of the goddess. This magnificent presentation remains a primary center of attraction for everyone visiting the shrine.

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Dedicated Committee for Crowd Management

Anticipating thousands of visitors during the upcoming Diwali and Annakut celebrations, elaborate arrangements have been put in place. To ensure smooth darshan for all devotees and manage the large influx of people, the Shrimali Jati Sampatti Vyavastha Trust has formed a twenty-one-member committee. These members are working closely with the local administration to oversee operations.

Five Days of Festivities

The celebrations that kicked off on Dhanteras at this four-and-a-half-century-old center of faith will continue with great enthusiasm for the next five days. Special religious rituals and grand aartis are scheduled to take place during the sacred days of Diwali and Annakut.

Questions & Answers

Where is the Mahalakshmi Temple located in Udaipur?
The temple is located in the Bhatiyani Chohatta area of Udaipur.
How old is this temple?
The renowned Mahalakshmi Temple is approximately 450 years old.
What special decoration was done for Dhanteras?
The deity was adorned with an exquisite arrangement of fresh jasmine flowers.
Which committee was formed for crowd management?
A 21-member committee was formed by the Shrimali Jati Sampatti Vyavastha Trust.
How long will the festival celebrations last at the temple?
The festivities will continue for five days starting from Dhanteras.

Comments 4

Ravikash Gupta@ravikash·1h ago

The jasmine scent at this 450-year-old Udaipur temple must create such a wonderful vibe. Did they extend the darshan timings this year to handle the massive crowd?

Arjun Mehta@arjun-mehta·1h ago

Ravikesh ji, I was there last Diwali, the jasmine scent is truly mesmerizing.

Rohan Verma@rohan-verma·2h ago

The jasmine fragrance and five-day festival sound nice, but with such massive crowds at this old temple in Udaipur, getting a peaceful darshan really seems doubtful.

Karan Malhotra@karan-malhotra·2h ago

Rohan, you're right that getting darshan in such a crowd is tough, but did this twenty-one-member trust committee coordinate any separate queues or timings with the police?

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