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Religion
Baba Mahakal Adorned with Bhang in Ujjain on Ashadh Krishna Shashthi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 12:46 AM
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Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain witnessed a special adornment of Baba Mahakal with bhang, featuring a trident eye, moon, and trident, during the early morning Bhasma Aarti on Ashadh Krishna Shashthi.
On the occasion of Ashadh Krishna Shashthi, the ancient Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain offered devotees a unique visual experience. Baba Mahakal was adorned with bhang, forming a special representation of his third eye (trinetra), the moon, and a trident.
This distinct adornment was part of the sacred Bhasma Aarti, a significant ritual performed in the early hours of the morning. The temple observed a large gathering of devotees who congregated from the early dawn to witness the divine spectacle.
The unique 'shringar' or adornment attracted thousands of devotees, eager to catch a glimpse of the deity in this auspicious form. The event highlighted the rich traditions and spiritual fervor associated with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
This distinct adornment was part of the sacred Bhasma Aarti, a significant ritual performed in the early hours of the morning. The temple observed a large gathering of devotees who congregated from the early dawn to witness the divine spectacle.
The unique 'shringar' or adornment attracted thousands of devotees, eager to catch a glimpse of the deity in this auspicious form. The event highlighted the rich traditions and spiritual fervor associated with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.