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During this, a special Bhasma Aarti was also performed and devotees were seen engrossed in devotion on the premises of the temple. Devotees queued up late at night to worship Baba Mahakal.
On the last Monday of Sawan month in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other southern parts of India, devotees flocked to the temples to offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav also offered prayers and participated in the Bhasma aarti. The minister was seen engrossed in the devotion while sitting in the Nandi hall of the temple.
'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.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 22: Sri Mandir, a leading devotional app backed by Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital, announced participation from over 50,000 devotees in offering chadhava during the Shravan month. Celebrated as one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar,