Priests of the temple performed the special worship while reciting a special mantra inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and wished for the victory of the Indian team on the occasion. They also prayed for India to clinch the World Cup.
Vijayvargiya reached the Mahakal temple along with his wife and his both sons. Everyone entered inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and performed worship to Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva).
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 'Mahakaleshwar Bhakt Niwas' in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, an official statement said on Friday.
Gurjar also attended the Bhasma Aarti performed here. 'Bhasma aarti' (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the 'Brahma Muhurta' between around 3:00 and 5:30 in the morning.
During this, Yediyurappa entered inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and worshipped the Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva). The temple committee also honoured him by presenting a photograph of Baba Mahakal and Prasad.
As Khiladi of Bollywood Akshay Kumar turned 56 today, the actor visited and offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district with his son Aarav and other family members.
Akshay Kumar and Shikhar Dhawan participated in the Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes) with zeal and sought Lord Mahakal's blessings. While interacting with the media, Kumar expressed his prayers for the country's progress and prosperity.
Earlier, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Indian cricketer Shikhar Dawan also visited here and offered prayers to Baba Mahakal. They also attend the Bhasma Aarti performed here.
Mahakal Temple Management Committee member Ram Pujari said that the Maharudra was performed with the wish of good rains in the state and about 66 priests of the temple were reciting Maha Rudra path together.