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Religion
Maha Kaleshwar Temple: Baba Mahakal Adorned with Sandalwood During Bhasm Aarti
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:44 AM
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On the sixth day of Kartik Krishna Paksha, Baba Mahakal at the Maha Kaleshwar Temple in Ujjain was adorned with sandalwood and Panchamrit during the Bhasm Aarti.
The world-famous Maha Kaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a significant religious ritual on Saturday morning. On the occasion of the sixth day of the Kartik Krishna Paksha, the deity Baba Mahakal was specially adorned during the Bhasm Aarti.
The ceremony commenced at 4:00 AM, with priests performing the Panchamrit abhishek. Following the ritual, the divine form of the deity was decorated with sandalwood paste, marking a special occasion for devotees.
The atmosphere inside the temple was filled with the echoes of 'Jai Shri Mahakal' chants as the Bhasm Aarti concluded. This event is part of the traditional practices observed during the Kartik month, attracting thousands of pilgrims to the holy city.
The ceremony commenced at 4:00 AM, with priests performing the Panchamrit abhishek. Following the ritual, the divine form of the deity was decorated with sandalwood paste, marking a special occasion for devotees.
The atmosphere inside the temple was filled with the echoes of 'Jai Shri Mahakal' chants as the Bhasm Aarti concluded. This event is part of the traditional practices observed during the Kartik month, attracting thousands of pilgrims to the holy city.