Before dawn, when Ujjain is still largely quiet, a distinctive ritual takes place at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga: sacred ash is ceremonially offered to the Shiva Lingam. This is the Bhasma Aarti — a ritual performed only at this temple, among all twelve Jyotirlingas, in this exact form. This guide explains what Mahakal Bhasma Aarti is, […]
