Ujjain, June 23: The Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a grand Bhasma Aarti for Baba Mahakal on Tuesday, coinciding with the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha month. A large number of devotees gathered to seek blessings, forming long queues since late night to have a glimpse of the deity.
Early Tuesday morning, after receiving blessings from Lord Veerbhadra, the temple doors were opened with the sound of drums and trumpets. As the divine adornment and Bhasma Aarti commenced, the atmosphere resonated with chants of “Jai Shri Mahakal,” filling the temple premises with spiritual fervor, accompanied by the sounds of bells, conch shells, and mantras.
With the opening of the temple gates, the rituals began with the ceremonial bathing of Lord Mahakal using Panchamrit, a mixture of water, milk, yogurt, ghee, sugar, and fruit juices. The deity was adorned with silver moon, trident, sacred ash, and dry fruits, showcasing a regal appearance.
The temple priests conducted the grand Aarti, allowing numerous devotees to witness the Bhasma Aarti. Many had queued since the previous night to pay their respects to their beloved deity.
Traditionally, the ashes from cremation grounds were offered to Mahakal, but now, a special preparation of cow dung from the Kapila cow and medicinal herbs is used for the Bhasma. During the Bhasma Aarti, it is mandatory for men to wear traditional dhoti-sola and women to wear sarees.
The Mahakal Aarti is renowned both nationally and internationally, attracting a diverse crowd, including prominent personalities. To maintain order, a significant number of police personnel were deployed around the temple area.
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