Ujjain, April 19 -- A large number of devotees swarmed to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Sunday on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, offering prayers and witnessing a special aarti performed at the temple premises.

Meanwhile, in Ayodhya, devotees gathered in large numbers at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for darshan of Ram Lalla on the auspicious day, marking heightened religious fervour across major pilgrimage sites.

Akshaya Tritiya, considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, is believed to bring prosperity, success and good fortune.

The festival is observed on April 19 this year and is widely regarded as an auspicious time for initiating new ventures, investments and the purchase of gold and property. The festiv...