Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav along with his wife Seema Yadav lighting lamps at Ram Ghat on the banks of Shipra river in Ujjain on the occasion of Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2081.

On this occasion, a total of 5.51 lakh lamps were lit on Shipra bank on Tuesday. Apart from this, attractive designs were carved with the help of lamps, through which the message of voting awareness was given in view of the Lok Sabha elections.

"On the occasion of the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2081, the government organized this event and it is organized every year. Since the model code of conduct is in place I can go on the stage. But every year I come to the banks." Enjoy the event along the river and the public, around 5.5 lakh lamps were lit here," CM Yadav told ANI. The Chief Minister also greeted the people of the state and the country on the occasion. Vikram Samvat is a solar calendar that celebrates every solar The constellation uses 12-13 lunar months in a year. The Vikram Samvat calendar is usually 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, except January–April when it is 56 years ahead. It is celebrated with different names across the country. In Maharashtra, people call it Gudi Padwa. Vikram Samvat is named after the famous king Vikramaditya of Ujjain, who according to tradition started this calendar in 57 BC, although this calendar dates back to the 9th century. There is no historical evidence of its being used before. The day of the year in the Vikram Samvat calendar is the beginning of the Chaitra month in April. Additionally, Lok Sabha elections will be held in Madhya Pradesh in four phases. The first phase of voting will be held on April 19, followed by Will take place on 26th April, 7th May and 13th May.