Ujjain. On Saturday, the ninth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Bhadrapad month, a Bhasma Aarti (Bhaasma Aarti) was performed for Baba Mahakal at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple. A large number of devotees gathered in the temple premises to witness this divine spectacle. Early Saturday morning, after seeking permission from Lord Veerbhadra, the doors of Baba Mahakal were opened to the accompaniment of drums and trumpets. Following the divine adornment and Bhasma Aarti, as devotees witnessed Baba, the entire temple complex reverberated with chants of “Jai Shri Mahakal.” The temple complex reverberated with bells, conch shells, and chants. As the doors of the Mahakal Temple opened, Lord Mahakal was anointed with water and Panchamrit (panchamrit) made of milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and fruit juice amid chants. During the worship of Baba Mahakal, the first bell was rung