Dynamite News Independence Day: Special Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain
A special puja and Bhasma Aarti were performed along with beating of drums and blowing conch shells. Read further on Dynamite News:
Ujjain: A special Bhasma Aarti was performed at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on the 78th Independence Day on Thursday.
Famous ritual
'Bhasma aarti' (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the 'Brahma Muhurta' between around 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfilled.
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Temple priest speaks
Priest of the temple, Ashish Sharma said, "According to tradition, the doors of Baba Mahakal were opened in the Brahma Muhurta and a holy bath of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit, which included milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey. Thereafter, Baba Mahakal was decorated in the form of Tricolour. Our pride is Tiranga so, lighting on the premises of the temple and decoration of Baba Mahakal attached us with the nation."
Special puja
A special puja and Bhasma Aarti were performed along with beating of drums and blowing conch shells. Prayers were made for the happiness and prosperity of the nation. (with Agency inputs)
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