Bhasma Aarti timings changed at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple; Baba’s darshan took 40 minutes on the first Monday of Sawan.

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Ujjain: On the first Monday of Sawan, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the world-famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple. Thousands of devotees from across the country began queuing up to have darshan of Baba Mahakal since late Sunday night. In view of the special occasion, the temple administration rescheduled the Bhasma Aarti timings and streamlined the darshan arrangements. As a result, despite the massive crowd, many devotees were able to have darshan of Baba Mahakal within about 40 minutes.

Bhasma Aarti Begins Early in the Morning

On the first Monday of Sawan, the Bhasma Aarti began at 2:30 am. Along with the devotees who had pre-registered to participate in the Aarti, a large number of other devotees also arrived at the temple. Chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Shri Mahakal” echoed throughout the temple complex. Devotees performed puja and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva, reaping the benefits of the first Monday of Sawan.

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan. The temple doors opened at around 2:30 am for the Bhasma Aarti, during which Lord Mahakal underwent Panchamrit Abhishek and was adorned… pic.twitter.com/JUbdSrQW4w

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Changes in arrangements for Shravan and Bhado

The temple administration has changed the timings for worship and darshan in view of the months of Shravan and Bhado. The temple doors are now opening at 3 am, while Bhasma Aarti is held every Monday from 2:30 am to 4:30 am. This special arrangement will remain in place until September 7, after which the temple’s regular schedule will be reinstated.

Better management makes darshan easier

Entry and exit routes have been streamlined for the convenience of devotees. General devotees are being allowed entry from the Triveni Museum, while exit is being provided through the route near the Big Ganesh Temple. A separate entry gate has also been designated for devotees who wish to have a quick darshan. These arrangements have made the darshan process much smoother than before.

A separate darshan system has been established for Kanwar pilgrims arriving during Shravan and Bhado. They will be admitted through designated routes and allowed to offer water on selected days of the week. Entry of Kanwar groups will be restricted on the most crowded Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays to avoid inconvenience to ordinary devotees.

In addition, parking has been arranged at various locations for devotees visiting the temple. Facilities such as drinking water, shoe stands, and ticket counters have also been made available at prominent locations.

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