UJJAIN, AUG 10: Thousands of devotees thronged the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the second Monday of the holy month of Sawan, seeking blessings of Lord Mahakal.
The temple witnessed a massive influx of devotees from different parts of the country, with elaborate arrangements put in place by the district administration and temple authorities to manage the rush and ensure smooth darshan.
Among those who offered prayers at the temple was Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who attended the spiritually significant Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in the early hours.
The Bhasma Aarti, one of the most revered rituals at the Mahakal temple, was performed amid traditional religious ceremonies and chanting of sacred mantras. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the special prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
The second Monday of Sawan holds special religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, and the temple witnessed a festive atmosphere throughout the day.
The administration deployed additional security personnel and made arrangements for crowd management, traffic regulation and the orderly movement of devotees in and around the temple premises.
The visit of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to the Mahakal Temple added to the religious significance of the occasion as he participated in the sacred Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people.(KNC)
