'Bhasma Aarti' at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain finished with grandeur
25 Jul 2022 16:09:36
Ujjain, Jul 25: Priests performed 'Bhasma Aarti' at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on the occasion of the second Monday of the Sawan month. The temple is decorated and a large number of devotees were seen participating in the Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.
Mahakaleshwar's Bhasma Aarti is believed as the most special, as it is the only 'Jyotirling' amongst the 12 where the Bhasma is applied on the 'Shivling'. Hence, it is one of the reasons why people from all across the world come to attend it, said the Mahakaleshwar priest.
In other parts of the country, devotees thronged various temples of Lord Shiva at different places in the country. Devotees were seen standing in a queue up to offer prayers at Shree Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk and Chattarpur Shiv Mandir on the second Monday of Sawan.
Devotees also offered prayers at Mukteshwar Nath Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who, according to Hindu religious beliefs, is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe.
While Lord Shiva is worshipped on Mondays throughout the year, Mondays during this particular month are considered highly significant and auspicious. The festival is celebrated predominantly in the North Indian states.