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Baba Mahakal Adorned with Panchamrit and Sandalwood at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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On the Shashthi tithi of Kartik Krishna Paksha, the Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple featured a Panchamrit abhishek and sandalwood decoration of Baba Mahakal at 4 a.m.
The world‑renowned Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain observed the Bhasma Aarti on the Shashthi tithi of Kartik Krishna Paksha, commencing at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Devotees gathered before dawn to witness the ritual that marks the beginning of the auspicious night.
During the ceremony, priests performed a Panchamrit abhishek, pouring a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar over the idol of Baba Mahakal. Following the sacred bath, the deity was embellished with fresh sandalwood paste, giving the idol a fragrant and luminous appearance.
The sanctum resonated with the chant “Jai Shri Mahakal” as worshippers offered prayers, creating a reverent atmosphere that highlighted the temple’s spiritual significance during this holy occasion.
During the ceremony, priests performed a Panchamrit abhishek, pouring a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar over the idol of Baba Mahakal. Following the sacred bath, the deity was embellished with fresh sandalwood paste, giving the idol a fragrant and luminous appearance.
The sanctum resonated with the chant “Jai Shri Mahakal” as worshippers offered prayers, creating a reverent atmosphere that highlighted the temple’s spiritual significance during this holy occasion.