The sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on Thursday. A large number of devotees gathered at the temple in the early hours to witness the divine ritual, considered one of the most significant spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The temple premises resonated with Vedic chants, the sounds of conch shells, temple bells, and devotional hymns.

Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes) is one of the most revered rituals at Mahakal temple and it is performed during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 AM. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfilled.

According to temple traditions, the ritual begins with the opening of Baba Mahakal’s doors in the early hours, followe

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