Year 2025 Begins With Devotion: Thousands Flock To Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple To Seek Blessings, Attend Bhasma Aarti (WATCH) | X
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): A huge footfall was witnessed at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple on the first day of the year 2025. Devotees waited in long queues to get a glimpse of Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) and seek blessings for the new year.
The special Bhasma Aarti was performed during the Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning, on the occasion. Several devotees participated in the ritual on Wednesday. A Maha Pujan was also held at the temple to mark the occasion .
There are famous religious beliefs about Bhasma Aarti, according to which the wishes of the devotee who participates in the ritual gets fulfilled.
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‘Today is a good fortune day’
While speaking to the media, Priest Mahesh Sharma said, “Today, a maha pooja was performed here on the occasion of the first day of the year which is celebrated across the country and in the Mahakaleshwar temple. Following the tradition, the holy bath of Baba Mahakal with Panchamrit was done which included milk, curd, ghee, honey and fruit juices. After that Baba Mahakal was decorated and then a Divya Aarti was performed.”
“Later on, the devotees offered prayers to Baba Mahakal. Today is a good fortune day and on this day, we pray to Lord Mahakaleshwar that may this year bring happiness and prosperity to all, to the country, and bless all the devotees visiting here,” he added.
1100 police personnel deployed at temple premises
Meanwhile, speaking about the arrangements, Superintendent of Police (SP, Ujjain) Pradeep Sharma said that proper arrangements were made to facilitate the devotees visiting the temple and also extended greetings for the new year.
“We have deployed 1100 police personnel for the security and safety here. It is our endeavor that everyone should have a darshan of Baba Mahakal within 40 minutes and we sincerely hope that with the blessings of Baba Mahakal, we will succeed in this endeavour. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year,” SP Sharma said.
