Mahakaleshwar bhasma aarti: The Mahakaleshwar Temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 these Jyotirlingas of Mahadev. Devotees believe that the philosophy of Mahakal leads to spiritual purification. At the same time, Mahakaleshwar Temple is also very famous for its Bhasma Aarti. In this Aarti, holy consumer is placed on the idol of God. In this temple, Bhasma Aarti is not being performed from today but since ancient times.
Bhasma Aarti is a special kind of worship in this temple, which attracts the devotees who come here. People come from far and wide to see this Bhasma Aarti and participate in it. There is also a belief about the devotees’ Bhasma Aarti of Mahakaleshwar Temple that Mahakal Baba’s makeup or Aarti comes from the crematorium. But how true it is in this matter, let’s know.
According to Bhavesh Bhimanathani, an expert in religious affairs, ‘Mahakaleshwar Temple is a place where you will go beyond time. When you go here, you will feel that you are just dancing to the tune of this place. The special thing is that in this Jyotirlinga of Mahadev, there is Bhasma Aarti, which was made by the ashes of the crematorium. But, now in Mahakaleshwar temple, the adornment of Mahakal is prepared by sandalwood and cow dung.
According to some legends, it is also believed that the consumer used in the Aarti of Mahakaleshwar Temple was brought from the crematorium. But now the priests of the temple also dismiss that the Bhasma used in the Aarti of the temple is not brought from the crematorium. Rather, the holy Bhasma Kapila, which climbs the Mahakal, is prepared by burning the wood of Kandas, Shami, Peepal, Palash, Bad, Amalatash and plum tree together.
The process of Bhasma Aarti goes on for about two hours. During this time Vedic mantras are pronounced which make Aarti even more holy. Also, during the Bhasma Aarti, Lord Mahakal is worshiped and he is adorned.
These famous celebrities have reached Bhasma Aarti of Mahakaleshwar temple
The Mahakaleshwar temple is not special for ordinary devotees only. Rather, many times famous people and famous actor-actresses also come and take the blessings of Mahakal and have a divine vision of Bhasma Aarti. Whether it is an actor or any politics, all are affected by the holy atmosphere of Mahakal. Recently, Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma have arrived here. Apart from these, many famous celebrities like South Cinema superstar Yash, TV actress Rupali Ganguly, Sara Ali Khan have come here.