Ujjain, June 1 -- National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar attended the sacred Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain and spoke about his long-standing spiritual connection with the revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

After offering prayers, Bhandarkar spoke to ANI and shared his experience of attending the early-morning ritual.

"I have been coming to Mahakaal for the past 20-22 years, and I always feel good when I come here. I feel so happy to come here and take darshan of Lord Shiva. I attended the Bhasma Aarti after many years, and I woke up at 3 in the morning and came here," he said.

Describing the ceremony, the filmmaker added, "The Aarti was wonderful. I felt so good. I prayed for everyone."...