Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Rakhi Ceremony Kicks off Raksha Bandhan at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple
On Raksha Bandhan, a special Rakhi was tied to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam in Ujjain, marking the start of the festival.
A unique Rakhi, crafted with velvet, silk, and pearls, was offered to the deity.
A large offering of 1.25 lakh laddoos was presented.
This year's celebration was particularly special because of rare astrological alignments, not seen in nearly three centuries, which made the day even more auspicious.
Rakshabandhan began with Rakhi tied to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam in Ujjain.
A special Rakhi, made of velvet, silk, and pearls, was offered to the Lord.
A Mahabhog of 1.25 lakh laddoos was offered during the Bhasma Aarti.
The festival coincided with rare astrological alignments, not seen in 297 years.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga occurred during the day, considered highly auspicious.
- Who
- Devotees and the Pujari family
- What
- Rakhi was tied to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam to mark Rakshabandhan.
- When
- Raksha Bandhan
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate Raksha Bandhan and observe religious traditions.
- Event
- Raksha Bandhan
- Location
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Deity
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam
- Rakhi Material
- Velvet, silk, pearls
- Laddoo Offering
- 1.25 lakh
- Astrological Significance
- Rare planetary alignment after 297 years
