MP: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi Offers Prayers At Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple; Attends Bhasma Aarti (WATCH)

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Union Minister Prahlad Joshi visited Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh Ujjain's on Sunday. He attended Bhasma Aarti and sought blessings of Lord Shiva at the reverred temple along with his wife.

During his visit, the minister wore a traditional outfit of saffron colour. Puja was performed by senior priests of the temple Mahesh Pujari and Arpit Pujari.

On behalf of Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee, Ashish Dubey honoured Minister Joshi with a shawl, memento, and prasad before finally taking off from there. He was seen immersed in spirituality inside the temple premises.

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All seek blessings from Baba Mahakal

Union Minister Giriraj Singh visited Mahakal Temple recently

Union Minister Giriraj Singh visited the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on December 29. He also participated in the Bhasma Aarti and sought blessings from Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva).

Talking to local media reports, he said he believed that Lord Mahadev was the supreme deity of the world.

Special ritual 'Bhasma Aarti'

Notably, Bhasma Aarti is performed between 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning, and ash is offered to Mahakal. It is believed that whoever participates in Aarti, their devotees will be fulfilled.

In Bhasma Aarti, the doors of Mahakal Temple are opened in special Muhurta known as Brahma Muhurta. Following this, Baba Mahakal was offered Panchamrit and adorned with cannabis and sandalwood.