Ujjain. The doors of the temple were opened early at 4 am on Sunday, Vaishakh month, Shukla Paksha, Ekadashi Tithi in Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. 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 Vaishnav tilak and jewellery. Lord Mahakal wore the silver crown of Sheshnag, silver mundamaal, Rudraksh 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.
