Key Highlights
- Temple doors opened at 4 am for Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakal temple.
- Panchamrit abhishek and divine shringar were performed as per traditional rituals.
- Large number of devotees attended the sacred early morning ceremony.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: The world-famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed the sacred Bhasma Aarti early Sunday morning as the temple doors opened at 4 am, marking the beginning of the day’s traditional rituals.
As soon as the doors of the sanctum were opened, priests performed a ceremonial worship of all deities installed in the sanctum. Lord Mahakal was first bathed with holy water, followed by a Panchamrit abhishek using milk, curd, ghee, sugar and fruit juices, in accordance with age-old traditions.
Panchamrit Abhishek Performed as per Tradition
The ritual commenced with the ringing of the first bell, after which holy water was offered with the chanting of sacred mantras. The Panchamrit abhishek was then completed amid Vedic recitations, marking a key phase of the Bhasma Aarti.
Sacred Ash, Tripundra and Silver Ornaments Adorn the Jyotirlinga
Following the abhishek, Lord Mahakal was adorned with bhang and sandalwood paste, along with a silver crescent and crown. A trishul, tripundra markings and rudraksha garlands were offered, while the forehead was decorated with silver embellishments, bhang-chandan and rose flowers. Kapur aarti was then performed.
The Jyotirlinga was later covered with sacred cloth and adorned with holy ash. Dry fruits and ornaments were offered, after which silver ornaments including the Sheshnag crown, silver skull garland, rudraksha malas and fragrant flower garlands were placed on the deity. Rose flowers and traditional offerings of fruits and sweets were also presented.
Devotees Gather in Large Numbers for Sacred Darshan
A large number of devotees were present during the Bhasma Aarti and received the blessings of Lord Mahakal.
Members of the Maha Nirvani Akhara offered the sacred ash during the ritual. According to belief, after the offering of bhasma, the Lord grants devotees darshan in a manifested form, drawing devotees from across the region.
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