Before the month of Shravan, many film stars including Nikitin Dheer, Akshara Singh, Kranti Prakash Jha and Chandan Roy participated in Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and sought blessings of Mahakal. The stars called it a fortunate moment.
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [भारत]July 22 (ANI): Ahead of the holy month of Shravan, several well-known personalities from the entertainment world visited the iconic Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. Here he prayed and engaged in the sacred Bhasma Aarti, one of the most unique rituals of the temple.
Actors Akshara Singh, Nikitin Dheer, Kranti Prakash Jha and Chandan Roy participated in the early morning Bhasma Aarti and sought blessings of Mahakaal. The celebrities were seen immersed in devotion as they joined thousands of devotees who gather at the temple ahead of Shravan. The month of Shravan is considered especially auspicious for the worship of Lord Shiva.
Stars shared spiritual experience
Speaking to ANI, the stars expressed their reverence for the spiritual atmosphere of the Mahakaleshwar temple.
Nikitin Dheer: ‘I consider myself lucky’
Nikitin Dhir said, “It has been a very wonderful feeling, and it is a bit difficult for me to put it into words. Not all devotees of Shiva will be able to express this feeling. I consider myself very lucky to have got this opportunity.”
The actor also talked about the youth of the country and expressed immense pride in them. He said, “Youth are the future of every country. It is a very important aspect of any country. I am very proud and I have great faith in our youth. I think they are on the right path and will continue to do so.”
Kranti Prakash Jha: ‘Youth should join Mahakal’
Dheer’s ‘Raktanchal’ co-star Kranti Prakash Jha was also present at the temple and stressed that the youth of the country should build a spiritual connection with Mahakal. Jha told ANI, “It is Mahakaal’s blessing that we have had such good darshan, and after that there is nothing left to say. Everything belongs to Mahakaal, and he resides in all of us. I believe the youth should connect with Mahakaal to understand his glory.”
Chandan Roy: ‘Mahadev is the greatest scriptwriter’
Speaking to ANI, actor Chandan Roy shared, “When you stay awake all night and have darshan in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning, watch the Bhasma Aarti, the whole body is filled with positive energy. In recent years, people have turned towards spirituality. There is a beautiful message of positivity in the society. I would like to tell the youth that when you lose hope, remember Mahadev. He will show you the right path. He is the greatest scriptwriter.”
Akshara Singh: ‘It is most important to stay connected to the roots’
Actress Akshara Singh, who reached the prestigious temple with her mother, expressed happiness. Akshara said, “I have come today with my mother, and whenever I come here it is a very different experience. I carry this energy with so much happiness and strength. I feel very good. I would like to tell the youth that they are all aware and they are leaning towards devotion. I would like them to stay connected to their roots. Because at the end of the day, that is what matters most.”
Mahakaleshwar Temple and Bhasma Aarti
Located in Madhya Pradesh, the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the most prominent Shiva temples in the country and attracts millions of devotees, including celebrities and public figures, every year.
Bhasma Aarti (anointing with sacred ashes) is considered one of the most important rituals of the Mahakal temple. It is held during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 am and 5:30 am, when devotees gather in large numbers to witness this divine ceremony. (ANI)
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