Ujjain, Aug. 9 -- Following the tradition of celebrating any festival first and foremost on the premises of Mahakaleshwar temple, the auspicious occasion to mark the affection between brothers and sisters, Rakshabandhan festival, was celebrated with great pomp and show in the early hours of Saturday.

Along with this, the occasion was observed with a special ritual of tying a sacred Rakhi to Lord Mahakal and offering a Mahabhog of 1.25 lakh laddus during the Bhasma Aarti.

The Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes) is one of the most revered rituals at Mahakal temple and it is performed during the Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 AM. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfil...