July 14 marks the first Monday of this year's Shravan (Sawan) month. On the occasion, bhasma aarti of Baba Mahakal was performed in Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple.
Devotees were seen queuing up to offer prayers and perform rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, as the auspicious month of Sawan continues to draw crowds to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Speaking to ANI, Rane expressed his faith and devotion, saying, "...Today is the first day of the 'Sawan' month and I prayed for the well-being of everyone. May our nation continue to develop...I am feeling very good after offering prayers at the temple..."
Ujjain Collector Raushan Kumar Singh issued the order declaring a holiday for all government and private schools within the limits of Ujjain Municipal Corporation every Monday from July 14 to August 11. To compensate, schools will remain open on the preceding Sundays.
Special prayers were offered for Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the second Indian to go into space, during the Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan expressed gratitude to the district administration, the Madhya Pradesh government, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and the Union Government for the development of the Mahakal corridor.