{
  "id": 7271019,
  "title": "Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Baba Mahakaleshwar Takes Lord Ganesha Avatar During Bhasma Aarti In Ujjain | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ganesh-chaturthi-2026-baba-mahakaleshwar-takes-lord-ganesha-avatar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:55:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/ganesh-chaturthi-2026-baba-mahakaleshwar-takes-lord-ganesha-avatar-during-bhasma-aarti-in-ujjain-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: The revered Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a remarkable Bhasma Aarti on Ganesh Chaturthi, where Lord Mahakal assumed the form of Lord Ganesha. Thousands of devotees gathered early in the morning for the auspicious ceremony. The temple doors opened at 4 am for the traditional Bhasma Aarti. The priests and pandits worshipped all the deities installed in the sanctum sanctorum, followed by the Jalabhishek of Lord Mahakal. The deity was then bathed with water and Panchamrit, adorned with sandalwood and fresh flowers before being worshipped with Panchamrit, made of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and fruit juices. Lord Mahakal was given a special Shringar, adorned with silver ornaments, bhang, sandalwood, and Tripund. The ceremonies included ringing the first bell, meditation, chanting sacred mantras, and offering holy water. Afterwards, the Jyotirlinga was covered with a cloth and sacred Bhasma was offered in the traditional Bhasma Aarti ritual. The day began beautifully at the feet of Mahakal, with devotees seeking blessings and admiring the divine Brahma Muhurta Abhishekam Darshan.",
  "summary": "Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): The world-famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain witnessed a special Bhasma Aarti on Monday, September 14, as Jyotirlinga Lord Mahakal was adorned in the form the form of Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Thousands of devotees gathered for the early morning Mahakal Bhasma Aarti, witnessing the special Shringar Darshan, Panchamrit…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}