Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 12 (ANI): A silver crown was offered to Mahakal at the Mahakaleshwar temple during the Bhasma Aarti on Tuesday morning.

Bhasma aarti (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual performed at the revered temple.

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It is performed during the Brahma Muhurta between 4 and 5.30 in the morning.

The Mahakaleshwar Temple is a popular Hindu shrine dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, shrines that are said to be the most sacred abodes of the deity.

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Bhasma Aarti of Lord Shiva is performed only in the Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain.

This aarti is performed at 4 am with the fresh ashes from the pyre.

Located in the ancient city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, the temple is situated on the side of the River Shipra. (ANI)

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