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Baba Mahakal Adorned with Tri-Pund and Tri-Netra in Ujjain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 08:31 AM
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Thousands of devotees gathered at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain for a divine 'Bhasma Aarti' where Baba Mahakal was elaborately decorated.
In Ujjain, the world-renowned Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a spectacular 'Bhasma Aarti' on Monday morning during Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Ashtami. Lord Mahakal was adorned with traditional markings of 'Tri-Pund' and 'Tri-Netra' as part of the divine ritual. The deity was also depicted wearing a garland of 'Ram Naam' and smeared with ash on his head, presenting a unique and awe-inspiring sight for devotees.
Thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises from late Sunday night to partake in the sacred Bhasma Aarti and catch a glimpse of the deity's divine form. The spiritual atmosphere was palpable as pilgrims gathered for the early morning ceremony, seeking blessings from Baba Mahakal.
Thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises from late Sunday night to partake in the sacred Bhasma Aarti and catch a glimpse of the deity's divine form. The spiritual atmosphere was palpable as pilgrims gathered for the early morning ceremony, seeking blessings from Baba Mahakal.