Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Mahakaleshwar Adorned as Lord Ganesha During Ujjain Bhasma Aarti
On Ganesh Chaturthi, a special ceremony took place at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.
The temple doors opened at 4 a.m.
for the Bhasma Aarti.
Priests bathed Lord Mahakaleshwar with water and Panchamrit.
Panchamrit was made with milk, curd, ghee, sugar and fruit juices.
The deity was decorated to look like Lord Ganesha.
Silver ornaments, flowers and other sacred decorations were used.
Devotees watched the rituals and offered fruits and sweets.
The Maha Nirvani Akhada supplied the sacred ash used in the ceremony.
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain held a special Bhasma Aarti on September 14, 2026, for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Lord Mahakaleshwar was decorated in the form of Lord Ganesha during the ceremony.
Temple rituals included Jalabhishek, Panchamrit Abhishek, chanting, sacred-water offerings and Kapoor Aarti.
The deity was adorned with silver ornaments, a Sheshnag crown, Mundmala, Rudraksha and flower garlands.
Thousands of devotees attended the early-morning ceremony, while the Maha Nirvani Akhada provided the sacred ash.
- Who
- Priests, pandits, the Maha Nirvani Akhada and thousands of devotees participated in the ceremony.
- What
- A special Bhasma Aarti and decoration of Lord Mahakaleshwar in the form of Lord Ganesha were held.
- When
- Monday, September 14, 2026; the temple doors opened at 4 a.m.
- Where
- Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The special rituals and decoration were conducted to mark Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Occasion
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Temple
- Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple
- Location
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Ceremony
- Bhasma Aarti
- Opening time
- 4 a.m.
- Special form
- Lord Mahakaleshwar was adorned as Lord Ganesha
- Sacred ash provider
- Maha Nirvani Akhada