- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:19 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Hari Har Milan 2025 Ujjain Date: Vaikuntha Chaturdashi marks the sacred occasion of Hari Har Milan, which is one of the major festivals celebrated in Nagri of Baba Mahakal - Ujjain. This sacred event marks the union of Lord Shiva - Har, meaning Mahakal, and Lord Vishnu - Hari, meaning Shri Krishna. On this sacred day, Baba Mahakal is carried in a grand palanquin or paalki to the Gopal Temple located in the heart of the city. Here, the idol of Mahakal is installed directly opposite the idol of Shri Krishna, seated in the Gopal Temple. This divine event is called Hari-Har Milan. This year, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 4th November 2025, marking the sacred occasion of Hari Har Milan in Ujjain.
Below are the additional details regarding the date, timings, significance and rituals associated with this sacred occasion:
Hari Har Milan 2025 Ujjain: Date And Time
Below are the details regarding the date and Chaturdashi tithi timings for Hari Har Milan:
- Hari Har Milan 2025 Date: 4th November 2025, Tuesday
- Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 02:05 AM, 4th November 2025
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 10:36 PM, 4th November 2025
Hari Har Milan 2025 Ujjain: Significance
Why Hari Har Milan Is Celebrated?
A Hindu legend explains why Hari Har Milan is so significant. It is believed that during the Chaturmas period, Lord Vishnu rests in the Patal Loka, handing over the responsibility of running the world order to Mahadev. When Lord Vishnu awakens from his sleep on Devuthani Ekadashi, Mahadev reassigns him the responsibility of managing the universe. The Hari-Har meeting is a symbolic representation of this "handing over of responsibility" story.
Two days after Devuthani Ekadashi, on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, Mahakal comes to Gopalji's temple in his chariot to hand over the responsibility of creation back to him. It is believed that after handing over this responsibility, Baba Mahakal returns to his original place, the cremation ground, and immerses himself in ashes.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi or Hari Har Milan marks the sacred occasion of the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. (Image Source: Canva)
Hari Har Milan 2025 Ujjain: Rituals
How Is Hari Har Milan Celebrated?
To celebrate the sacred occasion of Hari Har Milan, the idols of Baba Mahakal and Lord Gopal Ji are placed face to face and the priests of the temples perform the ritual of exchange.
Baba Mahakal offers a garland of Tulsi to Gopal Ji and in turn, Shri Gopal Ji offers a garland of Bilva leaves to Shri Mahakaleshwar. In addition, other items such as fruits and flowers are also exchanged. Thousands of devotees flock to Ujjain to witness this remarkable spectacle. After the ritual is complete, Baba Mahakal rides his palanquin back to his temple.
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How Devotees Should Celebrate Hari Har Milan Or Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
On the sacred occasion of Hari Har Milan or Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, the devotee should wake up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning, take a sacred dip in a holy river. Doing so on this day is considered auspicious according to the religious scriptures. Devotees can also uphold a fast and perform Jagran on this day. Mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mahadev should be chanted to bring auspicious results and the blessings of Lord Shiva and Shri Hari Vishnu.