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Religion
Ujjain: Mahakal's Third Eye Opens During Bhasma Aarti on Ashadh Krishna Panchami
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 04 Jul 2026, 02:31 AM
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Thousands of devotees witnessed the divine spectacle of Lord Mahakal's third eye remaining open during the grand Bhasma Aarti ceremony at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday morning. The event coincided with Ashadh Krishna Panchami.
The world-famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain hosted a grand Bhasma Aarti ceremony on Saturday morning, marking the occasion of Ashadh Krishna Panchami. A significant highlight of the ritual was the divine sight of Lord Mahakal's third eye remaining open.
Devotees had gathered in large numbers, with many queuing up since late Friday night, eager to witness this auspicious event. The opening of the third eye during the Bhasma Aarti is considered a significant spiritual experience by the followers.
The Bhasma Aarti, a unique ritual performed at dawn, involves the ceremonial offering of ash to the deity. This year's ceremony on Ashadh Krishna Panchami drew thousands of devotees, underscoring the temple's importance as a major pilgrimage site.
Devotees had gathered in large numbers, with many queuing up since late Friday night, eager to witness this auspicious event. The opening of the third eye during the Bhasma Aarti is considered a significant spiritual experience by the followers.
The Bhasma Aarti, a unique ritual performed at dawn, involves the ceremonial offering of ash to the deity. This year's ceremony on Ashadh Krishna Panchami drew thousands of devotees, underscoring the temple's importance as a major pilgrimage site.