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Religion
Ujjain Temple Witnesses Baba Mahakali’s Bhang Adornment During Friday Arati
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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During Friday morning's bhashma arati at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Baba Mahakali performed a special bhang adornment and applied Panchamrit to the deity, placing a silver crown and mundamala on the idol.
On Friday morning, devotees gathered at the iconic Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain for the bhashma arati. The ceremony featured a unique ritual performed by Baba Mahakali.
The Baba applied Panchamrit to the idol and used bhang to adorn the deity, a rare practice that symbolizes devotion and sanctity. He also placed a silver crown and a mundamala on the idol, adding to the ceremony's grandeur.
The event drew large crowds, with chants of "Jay Shri Mahakali" echoing through the temple complex. The ritual is part of the temple's annual religious observances, attracting pilgrims from across the country.
Temple authorities noted that such adornments are believed to enhance the spiritual energy of the shrine. The ceremony concluded with the final arati and a procession of devotees.
The Baba applied Panchamrit to the idol and used bhang to adorn the deity, a rare practice that symbolizes devotion and sanctity. He also placed a silver crown and a mundamala on the idol, adding to the ceremony's grandeur.
The event drew large crowds, with chants of "Jay Shri Mahakali" echoing through the temple complex. The ritual is part of the temple's annual religious observances, attracting pilgrims from across the country.
Temple authorities noted that such adornments are believed to enhance the spiritual energy of the shrine. The ceremony concluded with the final arati and a procession of devotees.