'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.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reached Ujjain and offered prayers at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple where he was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi.
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlenkar offered prayers at Mahakal temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Sunday morning.
The cricketers also participated in the 'Bhasma Aarti' of Baba mahakal performed here on the occasion. They were spotted sitting together in the Nandi hall during the Arti and were engrossed in the devotion of Lord Mahakal.
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple located in Ujjain district on Thursday and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the state.
Indian Television actor Sudhanshu Pandey was also alongside and worshipped Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) on the occasion. They also participated in the Bhog Aarti of Baba Mahakal on Monday .
The Skydiving festival will be organised for three months in the district till February 9, the state minister (Independent Charge) said, adding that tourists will get the thrilling experience of taking the glimpse of the city of Mahakal from a height of 10 thousand feet.
Priest of the temple, Mahesh Sharma told ANI, "Following the tradition, Diwali festival was celebrated here during the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakal temple. As part of the rituals, a holy bath of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit, which includes milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey. Fruit ju
The cricketers also participated in the 'Bhasma Aarti' of Baba mahakal performed here on the occasion. They were spotted sitting together in the Nandi hall during the Arti and were engrossed in the devotion of Baba Mahakal.