The liquor ban at religious places in Madhya Pradesh has raised questions about the Kal Bhairav Mandir in Ujjain, where liquor is the main 'prasad'. Despite the ban, traditions at the temple continue, with government-run liquor counters ensuring availability for offerings. Liquor shops in Ujjain will close, but the prasad practice may persist.
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