Every year, the devotees of Lord Shiva visits Ujjain in huge numbers during the festival of Mahashivratri to worship Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. Ujjain Mahakal Darshan is considered to be the holiest out of the 12 Lord Mahadeva Jyotirlinga shrines which are again believed to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Watching live aarti of Ujjain Mahahkal Darshan during Mahashivratri 2018 is a wish of every Shiva devotees. Live streaming options are made available for those who cannot witness the auspicious Shri Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti.

Mahashivratri Mahurat and Time 2018: 

This year, Mahashivratri falls on February 13 and will extend till February 14. Shree Mahakaleshwar Live Darshan begins from 04:00 am to 11:00 pm. The festival literally translates to the 'great night of Shiva' which is celebrated on the new moon day in the month of phaguna, according to the Hindu calendar. Devotees all around will chant Lord Shiva's prayers, observing fast as well as meditating. Various ingredients like milk, rose water, sandalwood paste, yoghurt, honey, ghee and water are used to offer puja and give sacred bath to Shiv Linga.

Live Streaming Information of Mahashivratri 2018 Aarti From Mahakaleshwar:

The official website will run Mahashivratri 2018 aarti video live online from Mahakaleshwar. The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple is located on the banks of river Kshipra, in the dense of Mahakal forest in Ujjain. The Shivling here is said to be the only jyotirlinga which faces the south and is thus known as Dakshinamukhi. This Jyotirlinga is situated below the ground in a Garbha Griha. The linga is quite big in size and is encircled by a snake of silver. On one side of the linga, there is the idol of Lord Ganesha and on the other side is the idol of Parvati and Kartikeya.

Some people also traces its significance that Lord Shiva appeared in his Mahakala form and upon the request of his devotees, agreed to reside in the city. He further became the chief deity of the Kingdom to take care it and protect all his followers against the evils. The entire one-of-its-kind Bhasma Aarti lasts for 45 minutes. According to the rule laid out by the officials in its website, one must apply before one day. The aarti is again divided in two parts; firstly, jalabhishek and secondly bhasma aarti. Mahashivratri 2018 will once again witness many Shiva Bhakts at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple. For those who cannot visit the divine are recommended to see the official website that provides an option of live darshan.

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