Historical PeriodEra
Varies
📷 Ashverse · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · source
Deities
Bhasma Āratī of Mahakaleshwar
Bhasma Āratī — unique 4am ash-ritual
Bhasma Āratī — unique 4am ash-ritual
Hindu / Shaiva
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.
