Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is observed on Kartika Shukla Chaturdashi and is traditionally seen as a day when Hari (Vishnu) and Har (Shiva) are honoured as one. Through this day tradition holds that the responsibility of the world, held by Shiva during Chaturmas, is symbolically handed back to Vishnu.

In Ujjain this is celebrated as Hari-Har Milan, when the sawari of Baba Mahakal goes at midnight to Gopal Mandir, where the two deities exchange garlands and offerings. The event draws large crowds, so please follow the official notices. For those not able to attend, a Shiv pujan along with a Vishnu path at home is an apt way to remember the day.