Diwali 2026 At Mahakaleshwar Temple! Baba Mahakal To Receive Special Ubtan, Warm-Water Bath And Two Annakoot Offerings In MP's Ujjain
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Amid the festive celebrations of Diwali, 'Roop Chaudas' has become caught in a calendar-related confusion this year. As Sunday marks the 'udaya tithi' of 'Chaturdashi', 'Roop Chaudas' will be celebrated at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple on the day. Diwali will be celebrated at the temple in the evening. For security reasons, only one sparkler will be lit at the temple this…
During the Diwali celebrations at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Maharashtra, a unique tradition takes place where Baba Mahakal, the presiding deity of Ujjain, receives special care and offerings. This year, the Roop Chaudas preparations were not visible at the temple as Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi begins on Saturday afternoon.
However, Bharat Pujari is entrusted with the ubtan seva, a ritual where a traditional paste of sandalwood, saffron, amber, perfume, and fruit extracts is applied to Baba Mahakal during the Bhasma Aarti, followed by a warm-water bath. Two Annakoot offerings, traditional delicacies prepared at home, will be presented to Baba Mahakal on Sunday.
The first offering will be given by the priestly family after the morning Aarti, and the second during the 10:30 am Aarti. The tradition of bathing Baba Mahakal with warm water continues from Roop Chaudas until Holi. Similar rituals are observed at Jain temples across the city, where Nirvana Laddus, either coconut-based or nukti, will be offered at various times in different temples.
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