Shravan 2025 Day-1: Special Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain’s Mahakal Temple; MP CM Mohan Yadav Carries Kawad

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): As the month of Shravan began from Friday (July 11), a special Bhasma Aarti was performed at the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended took part in the Kawad Yatra. 

Along with other prominent figures, including Mahamandaleshwar Uttam Swami and several saints, the Chief Minister performed the ritual of offering prayers and lifting the Kawad.

Special Bhasma Aarti at Mahakal

The Bhasma Aarti, which is an important religious event at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, was performed with great devotion and reverence. Devotees from all around also participated in the ritual and sought blessings.

8 million devotees expected this year

The holy month of Shravan began on Friday and will continue for 30 days, with 4 Shravan Mondays (Somvar) this year. It is estimated that over 8 million devotees will visit Ujjain during this period to seek blessings from Lord Mahakaleshwar.

On the first day, Friday, the temple doors were opened at 3 am for the Bhasma Aarti. Thousands of devotees gathered early in the morning for darshan. Devotees will continue to visit throughout the day until the Shayan Aarti.

The Lord was beautifully adorned with silver ornaments, a crescent moon, trident (Trishul), crown, and various ornaments. He was decorated with bhang (herbal offering), sandalwood, and dry fruits, followed by the traditional application of holy ash (Bhasma).