Bhasma Āratī of Mahakaleshwar
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Bhasma Āratī of Mahakaleshwar

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Uncited
Tradition · Hindu
Period · Eternal

Hindu / Shaiva - Ujjain, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (23.1825°N, 75.7681°E) The Bhasma Āratī at Ujjain Mahākāleśvara at 4 AM daily is UNIQUE in all of Hindu worship — sacred ash from cremation grounds is applied to the liṅga. Historically, fresh cremation ash was used; since 1970s, substitute vibhūti is used. Devotees must book months in advance; only 1,500 permitted per day. See main mahakaleshwar-ujjain.

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