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Baba Mahakal Adorned with Hemp and Triple Eyes at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple on Kartik Amavasya
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:31 AM
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On Monday, the world‑renowned Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain performed a special decoration of Baba Mahakal, featuring hemp garlands and a triple‑eye motif, marking the Kartik Krishna Paksha Amavasya.
The Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the most revered Shiva shrines in India, observed a distinctive ritual on Monday, the day of Kartik Krishna Paksha Amavasya. Temple priests arranged a special shringar for Baba Mahakal, the deity worshipped there. The ceremony took place in the sanctum where the idol is housed, drawing devotees and onlookers alike.
The decoration involved garlanding the deity with strands of bhang, a traditional offering associated with Shiva. In addition, a symbolic triple‑eye motif was placed on the idol, emphasizing the all‑seeing aspect of the god. The visual presentation was described as regal, reflecting the temple's historic grandeur.
Kartik Amavasya holds particular significance in the Hindu calendar, often marked by special prayers and offerings to Shiva. The use of bhang and the triple‑eye embellishment aligns with customary practices that celebrate the deity’s power and benevolence during this auspicious night.
Mahakaleshwar Temple, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, continues to be a focal point for pilgrims across the country. The recent shringar underscores the temple’s commitment to preserving age‑old traditions while engaging the faithful during important lunar phases.
The decoration involved garlanding the deity with strands of bhang, a traditional offering associated with Shiva. In addition, a symbolic triple‑eye motif was placed on the idol, emphasizing the all‑seeing aspect of the god. The visual presentation was described as regal, reflecting the temple's historic grandeur.
Kartik Amavasya holds particular significance in the Hindu calendar, often marked by special prayers and offerings to Shiva. The use of bhang and the triple‑eye embellishment aligns with customary practices that celebrate the deity’s power and benevolence during this auspicious night.
Mahakaleshwar Temple, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, continues to be a focal point for pilgrims across the country. The recent shringar underscores the temple’s commitment to preserving age‑old traditions while engaging the faithful during important lunar phases.