Key Highlights
- Serene and radiant Mahakal form revealed during Thursday Bhasma Aarti.
- Vertical tilak, silver symbols and floral adornment marked today’s shringar.
- Large turnout of devotees witnessed the sacred early morning rituals.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: A deeply spiritual atmosphere filled the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple as the doors of the sanctum opened during the Thursday Bhasma Aarti, revealing Lord Mahakal’s calm, radiant and awakened form.
As per tradition, priests performed rituals in the Sabha Mandap, sought divine permission, and then opened the silver-plated sanctum doors, allowing devotees to witness the sacred दर्शन.
Distinctive Shringar with Vertical Tilak and Silver Symbols
Today’s adornment featured a thick green paste of bhang and sandalwood applied on the Jyotirlinga. At the center of the forehead, a prominent vertical tilak (Urdhva Pundra) was clearly visible, accompanied by silver markings and a crescent-shaped ornament.
The balanced placement of the eyes, the composed expression, and the tranquil gaze defined the uniqueness of today’s divine appearance.
Floral Adornment and Shiva-Filled Sanctum
A dense garland of white, pink, and red flowers was offered atop the Jyotirlinga, appearing especially divine amid the rising sacred ash during the Aarti.
Silver serpent motifs, lit lamps, and traditional temple ornaments surrounded the sanctum, creating a fully Shiva-centric spiritual ambiance.
Bhasma Offering and Completion of Rituals
After the shringar, the Jyotirlinga was draped in cloth and the sacred bhasma was offered.
This was followed by offerings of fruits, sweets, and naivedya, after which the Bhasma Aarti was formally concluded amid incense fragrance and glowing lamps.
Devotees Seek Blessings During Thursday Aarti
A large number of devotees attended the early morning Aarti and received blessings by witnessing Lord Mahakal’s peaceful yet powerful manifested form.
Devotional belief holds that post-bhasma anointment, Lord Mahakal bestows special grace upon his devotees.
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