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Bhism Aarti Draws Thousands to Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, Baba Mahakal in Silver
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:15 AM
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A large crowd gathered at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain for the morning Bhism Aarti, where the idol of Baba Mahakal was decorated with a silver crown, tripund, trinetra and a Ganga garland on his head.
The Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain hosted a Bhism Aarti this morning that attracted thousands of devotees from the city and surrounding regions. Attendees gathered in the temple courtyard to witness the ritual, which is a key part of the daily worship schedule at the historic Shaivite shrine.
During the ceremony, priests placed a gleaming silver crown, a traditional mundmala, the sacred tripund and trinetra markings on the idol of Baba Mahakal. A garland of the holy river Ganga was also draped over the deity's head, symbolising purification and reverence.
The atmosphere was charged with chants of "Jai Shri Mahakal" as the aarti bells rang, echoing through the temple complex. Security personnel managed the crowd, ensuring smooth movement while maintaining the sanctity of the event.
Organisers noted that the turnout reflected the deep devotion of the local community and the continued importance of Mahakaleshwar as a pilgrimage centre in central India.
The temple authorities have not announced any special programs beyond the regular aarti, but the elaborate adornments highlighted the significance of this particular morning worship.
During the ceremony, priests placed a gleaming silver crown, a traditional mundmala, the sacred tripund and trinetra markings on the idol of Baba Mahakal. A garland of the holy river Ganga was also draped over the deity's head, symbolising purification and reverence.
The atmosphere was charged with chants of "Jai Shri Mahakal" as the aarti bells rang, echoing through the temple complex. Security personnel managed the crowd, ensuring smooth movement while maintaining the sanctity of the event.
Organisers noted that the turnout reflected the deep devotion of the local community and the continued importance of Mahakaleshwar as a pilgrimage centre in central India.
The temple authorities have not announced any special programs beyond the regular aarti, but the elaborate adornments highlighted the significance of this particular morning worship.