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Religion
Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple Celebrates Indira Ekadashi with Bhang‑Shaped Moon
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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On Tuesday, the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain observed Indira Ekadashi with a special bhang‑shaped moon and Om abhishek of Baba Mahakal, accompanied by a silver crown and other adornments.
On Tuesday, the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain marked Indira Ekadashi, the 11th day of the Ashwin Krishna Paksha, with a series of traditional rituals.
During the bhang‑shaped moon and Om decoration, priests used cannabis paste to carve the lunar and sacred symbols on the altar, a practice that has been part of the temple’s ceremonial repertoire for centuries.
The highlight of the day was the Panchamrit abhishek of Baba Mahakal, during which a silver crown and a mud mala were placed on the deity’s head and neck, symbolizing purity and devotion.
The ceremony drew a large crowd of devotees who gathered to witness the rites and offer prayers, underscoring the temple’s status as a major pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh.
During the bhang‑shaped moon and Om decoration, priests used cannabis paste to carve the lunar and sacred symbols on the altar, a practice that has been part of the temple’s ceremonial repertoire for centuries.
The highlight of the day was the Panchamrit abhishek of Baba Mahakal, during which a silver crown and a mud mala were placed on the deity’s head and neck, symbolizing purity and devotion.
The ceremony drew a large crowd of devotees who gathered to witness the rites and offer prayers, underscoring the temple’s status as a major pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh.