Mp News : Decorate the head of Lord Mahakaleshwar by offering sandalwood and jewelery

Ujjain. The doors of the temple of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, were opened early at 4 am on Tuesday. Lord Mahakal was first anointed with water. After this, Abhishek Puja was performed with Panchamrit made from milk, curd, ghee, honey and fruit juice.

Lord Mahakal was adorned with hemp, sandalwood and jewellery. Baba Mahakal’s head has been decorated by offering a Tripund of sandalwood along with Om and Trisul. Mahakal wore the silver crown of Sheshnag, silver mundamaal, Rudraksha rosary along with a flower garland made of fragrant flowers. Offered fruits and sweets.

Hundreds of devotees visited Bhasma Aarti in the morning and earned virtuous benefits. People had darshan of Nandi Maharaj and went near his ear and asked for his blessings to fulfill their wishes. During this time the devotees were also chanting Mahakal. The entire temple was resonating with the praises of Baba.