First Sawan Monday 2025: Sacred Bhasma Aarti at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple

The air was thick with devotion and spiritual energy as thousands of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, for the auspicious Bhasma Aarti on the first Monday of Sawan 2025.

A Sea of Devotees Offer Prayers to Lord Shiva

The sacred month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, holds immense significance for Hindus. The first Monday of Sawan is considered particularly auspicious, and devotees from across the country flocked to Ujjain to offer their prayers and witness the divine Bhasma Aarti.

Experiencing the Divine at Mahakaleshwar

The unique and powerful Bhasma Aarti, performed in the pre-dawn hours, is a captivating ritual that leaves a lasting impression on all who witness it. The atmosphere was charged with spiritual energy as the temple priests performed the ancient rituals.