Bhasma Arti in Mahakaleshwar

Like every sacred place in India, Many pujas are performed at Mahakaleshwar temple , however "Bhasma Aarti" is considered the toughest Puja here.

Mahakaleshwar is the only Jyotirlinga temple,where the Bhasma Arti is performed.

To attend Bhasma Arti in Mahakaleshwar is the desire of every Hindu devotee. Mahakal and Bhasma Arti are synonymous with each other.

This Aarti is performed by 10 Naga Sadhus, they beautify Lord Mahakaleshwar with the Bhasma Amidst vedic chants and stotras and sounds of cymbals, conchs and damroo.

It is said that the ash with which the Shiva linga is 'bathed' every morning must be that of a corpse that has been cremated the day before. If no cremation has taken place at Ujjain, then the ash must be obtained at all costs from the nearest cremation ground.

Bhasma arti is performed every morning (Except the second day of Mahashivaratri) from 4:00 am to 6:00 am to Lord Mahakaleshwar.

During Bhasma Arti, no one can enter the garbhagriha for worship wearing regular clothes. Only males wearing sola or silk cloth on their loins are allowed to enter.

Garbha griha is the sanctum sanctorum where aarti is performed.

This Aarti holds significant importance for tantriks.

It is believed that those who watch Bhasma Aarti will never die a premature death.