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Religion
Baba Mahakal Adorned with Silver Crown and Mundi Mala in Ujjain's Bhasma Aarti
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 07:45 AM
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During today's Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple, the deity was offered bhang after a Panchamrit abhishek and was decked with a silver crown and a mundi mala, drawing a large gathering of devotees.
Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple hosted a special Bhasma Aarti today in which the idol of Baba Mahakal received a traditional Panchamrit abhishek followed by an offering of bhang. After the ritual bathing, priests placed a silver crown on the deity's head and draped a mundi mala around the neck, a rare embellishment reserved for auspicious occasions.
The elaborate adornment was intended to invoke divine blessings and was accompanied by the resonant chants of "Jai Shri Mahakal" from the assembled crowd. Devotees, many traveling from nearby towns, filled the temple precincts, creating a vibrant atmosphere of reverence and celebration.
Temple officials confirmed that the ceremony adhered to established customs, with the bhang offering symbolising devotion and the silver crown representing purity and royalty. The event concluded with the distribution of prasadam and a final hymn, after which the congregation dispersed.
Security and crowd-management measures were in place, ensuring a smooth flow of worshippers throughout the proceedings. The Mahakaleshwar Temple continues to be a focal point for Shaivite worship in central India, drawing thousands of pilgrims throughout the year.
The elaborate adornment was intended to invoke divine blessings and was accompanied by the resonant chants of "Jai Shri Mahakal" from the assembled crowd. Devotees, many traveling from nearby towns, filled the temple precincts, creating a vibrant atmosphere of reverence and celebration.
Temple officials confirmed that the ceremony adhered to established customs, with the bhang offering symbolising devotion and the silver crown representing purity and royalty. The event concluded with the distribution of prasadam and a final hymn, after which the congregation dispersed.
Security and crowd-management measures were in place, ensuring a smooth flow of worshippers throughout the proceedings. The Mahakaleshwar Temple continues to be a focal point for Shaivite worship in central India, drawing thousands of pilgrims throughout the year.