Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): The city of Ujjain celebrated the auspicious festival of Diwali with great fervor at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, where the festival holds a special significance.

The celebration started early in the "Bhrama Mahurat" at the court of Baba Mahakal as priests and devotees participated in the traditional Deepotsav by lightning the sparklers or "fuljhadis" and offering prayers in the Bhasmaarti, the sanctum where the sacred ash is applied.

The festivities commenced with the Panchamrit Maha Abhishek, a ceremonial bath for the deity after which the Bhasmaarti was performed. Although, it is a daily ritual, the Bhasmaarti brought more value on the occasion of Diwali and Roop Chaudas.

Devotees from across the country arrived in large number

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