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Religion
Sun-like Bhang Decoration of Mahakaleshwar Idol During Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:45 AM
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On Sunday morning, the Mahakaleshwar idol at Ujjain's Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple was adorned with Panchamrit abhishek and a special bhang decoration resembling the sun during the Bhasma Aarti.
The Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain hosted a special Bhasma Aarti on Sunday morning. During the ritual, priests performed a Panchamrit abhishek, bathing the idol of Baba Mahakal in a mixture of five sacred substances.
In conjunction with the Ashtami and Navami observances, the deity was further embellished with bhang, creating a visual effect likened to the sun. The bhang application formed a radiant aura around the idol, symbolising divine brilliance.
Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the unique adornment, which is a rare occurrence in the temple’s ritual calendar. The ceremony concluded with traditional chants and offerings, reinforcing the spiritual significance of the event for the local community.
In conjunction with the Ashtami and Navami observances, the deity was further embellished with bhang, creating a visual effect likened to the sun. The bhang application formed a radiant aura around the idol, symbolising divine brilliance.
Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the unique adornment, which is a rare occurrence in the temple’s ritual calendar. The ceremony concluded with traditional chants and offerings, reinforcing the spiritual significance of the event for the local community.