Ujjain Mahakal Bhasma Aarti: Know 10 Interesting Facts
Bhasma Aarti of Lord Shiva takes place only in the Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
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Bhasma Aarti of Mahakal is performed every day at 4:00 in the morning to wake Lord Shiva up
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During Bhasma Aarti, Lord Shiva is adorned in the form of Ghatatop
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It is mandatory for women to wear saree in during Bhasma Aarti
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Women are advised to wear a veil during Bhasma Aarti
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It is believed that at that time Lord Shiva is in Digambara form and women should not see this form
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It is mandatory for men to wear only cotton dhoti during Bhasma Aarti
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Men devotees can only watch this Aarti and only the priests have the right to perform it
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In the form of Mahakal, Lord Shiva burnt the demon Dushan with just one fiery breath and adorned himself with his ashes
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Therefore, the temple was named Mahakaleshwar and Bhasma Aarti of Shivalinga started being performed with the ashes
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The vibhuti is made from the ash by burning cow dung of native Indian cow and husk with a blend of fragrant herbs
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