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Religion
Devotees Gather for 4 am Bhāsma Aarti in Ujjain as Baba Mahakal Adorned with Bhang, Sun and Moon
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:36 AM
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Early Friday morning, thousands of devotees assembled at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple for a 4 am bhāsma aarti where Baba Mahakal was uniquely decorated with bhang and celestial motifs.
At 4 a.m. on Friday, the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain hosted a bhāsma aarti that featured a distinctive adornment of Baba Mahakal with bhang paste. The deity’s idol was further embellished with symbolic representations of the sun and the moon, creating a striking visual for the early‑morning worship.
The unusual decoration attracted a large crowd of devotees who arrived before dawn to witness the ceremony. Attendees stood in the temple courtyard, chanting “Jai Shri Mahakal” in unison as the aarti progressed.
Organisers of the event said the special shringar was intended to invoke divine blessings and to celebrate traditional rituals associated with the deity. The gathering underscored the continued popularity of Mahakaleshwar’s rituals among pilgrims from across the region.
Security and temple officials managed the crowd efficiently, ensuring that the aarti proceeded without disruption. The ceremony concluded with the customary distribution of prasad, leaving participants with a sense of spiritual fulfillment.
The bhāsma aarti, a hallmark of Ujjain’s religious calendar, once again demonstrated the city’s role as a major pilgrimage hub, drawing worshippers eager to experience the unique devotional atmosphere.
The unusual decoration attracted a large crowd of devotees who arrived before dawn to witness the ceremony. Attendees stood in the temple courtyard, chanting “Jai Shri Mahakal” in unison as the aarti progressed.
Organisers of the event said the special shringar was intended to invoke divine blessings and to celebrate traditional rituals associated with the deity. The gathering underscored the continued popularity of Mahakaleshwar’s rituals among pilgrims from across the region.
Security and temple officials managed the crowd efficiently, ensuring that the aarti proceeded without disruption. The ceremony concluded with the customary distribution of prasad, leaving participants with a sense of spiritual fulfillment.
The bhāsma aarti, a hallmark of Ujjain’s religious calendar, once again demonstrated the city’s role as a major pilgrimage hub, drawing worshippers eager to experience the unique devotional atmosphere.