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Religion
Baba Mahakal adorned with bhang and Ganga icon, devotees gather at Ujjain temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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During Thursday’s early‑morning Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple, Baba Mahakal was decorated with bhang, a silver crown and a representation of Mother Ganga on his head, prompting a large crowd of devotees to come for darshan.
Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple hosted a special Bhasma Aarti early on Thursday morning, during which the deity Baba Mahakal was uniquely adorned. The idol was decked with bhang, a silver crown and a symbolic representation of Mother Ganga placed on its head.
Following the traditional Panchamrit abhishek, the aarti proceeded with the decorated deity on display. The elaborate embellishment attracted a sizable gathering of devotees who arrived to witness the ritual and seek blessings.
The event highlighted the temple's customary practices of offering bhang and other sacred items to the deity, drawing worshippers from across the region who came specifically for this distinctive darshan.
Following the traditional Panchamrit abhishek, the aarti proceeded with the decorated deity on display. The elaborate embellishment attracted a sizable gathering of devotees who arrived to witness the ritual and seek blessings.
The event highlighted the temple's customary practices of offering bhang and other sacred items to the deity, drawing worshippers from across the region who came specifically for this distinctive darshan.