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Devotee Offers 2.35 Kg Silver Crown to Mahakal After Wish Fulfilled in 3 Months

A devotee from Jamnagar, Gujarat, presented a 2.35 kg silver crown adorned with a crescent moon to Baba Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain. Pradeep Gupta made the offering after his wish for the swift completion of a wind power project was fulfilled within three months instead of six. The crown was presented during the sacred Bhasma Aarti, a revered early morning ritual performed at the Mahakal Temple. The temple, one of India's twelve Jyotirlingas, attracts devotees who believe attending the Bhasma Aarti brings divine blessings and fulfilment of desires.

Key Points: Silver Crown Offered at Mahakaleshwar Temple After Vow Fulfilled

  • 2.35 kg silver crown offering
  • Wish fulfilled in 3 months
  • Offered during Bhasma Aarti ritual
  • Devotee from Gujarat's Jamnagar
  • Wind power project completed early
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MP: Devotee offers silver crown weighing 2.35 kg to Baba Mahakal after fulfilment of wish

A devotee from Gujarat offered a 2.35 kg silver crown to Baba Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain after his wind power project was completed in half the expected time.

"Baba fulfilled it for us in just three months... we have all come to seek Baba's blessings - Pradeep Gupta"

Ujjain, January 19

A devotee offered a silver crown weighing 2 kg 350 grams, adorned with a crescent moon, to Baba Mahakaleshwar at the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Monday.

Devotee identified as Pradeep Gupta, a resident of Gujarat's Jamnagar, presented the crown as an offering after the fulfilment of his vow. He attended Baba Mahakaleshwar's Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes ritual) and offered a silver crown to Lord Mahakal during the ceremony.

The priest of the temple adorned Baba Mahakaleshwar with this new crown during the Bhasma Aarti on Monday.

Speaking to ANI after the Bhasma Aarti, Pradeep Gupta said, "I am feeling quite good and we had made a wish during our last visit. Baba fulfilled it for us in just three months. That's why I have come here with the entire team, because Baba completed our (Wind Power) project within three months instead of the expected six months. So we have all come to seek Baba's blessings and to offer this small gift to him. The crown weighs 2 kg 350 grams."

The Bhasma Aarti, an offering made with holy ashes, is one of the most revered rituals of the Mahakal Temple. It is performed during the Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 am, a time considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition.

According to religious beliefs, devotees who attend or participate in the Bhasma Aarti are believed to have their wishes fulfilled and receive the divine blessings of Lord Mahakal.

As per temple traditions, the ritual begins with the opening of the temple doors in the early hours, followed by a holy bath for the deity using Panchamrit, a sacred mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey. After the bath, the Shivling is adorned with hemp and sandalwood paste, signifying purity and sanctity.

The ritual continues with the performance of the unique Bhasma Aarti and Dhoop-Deep Aarti, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and the resonant sounds of conch shells. The aarti symbolises the cycle of life and death, representing the eternal presence of Lord Shiva as the destroyer of evil and the embodiment of time.

Shri Mahakaleshwar, one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in India, holds immense significance in Hindu spirituality. People from across the country visit the temple throughout the year to witness the Bhasma Aarti, believing that attending the sacred ritual brings divine blessings, protection, and fulfilment of desires.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Wonderful to see. Baba Mahakal is truly miraculous. His project getting completed in half the time is no small thing. This shows that when you have sincere faith, anything is possible. Feeling inspired to plan a visit to Ujjain soon.
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Aman W
While the devotion is commendable, I sometimes wonder about the scale of such offerings. A 2.35 kg silver crown is valuable. Wouldn't that wealth be better used for a charitable cause in Baba's name, like helping the poor or funding a school? Faith is in the heart, not in the weight of metal.
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Sarah B
The description of the ritual is so detailed and fascinating. The use of Panchamrit, the timing during Brahma Muhurta... it's a beautiful tradition. It's heartwarming to see how ancient practices are kept alive with such reverence. Thanks for sharing.
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Vikram M
Mahakaleshwar is not just a temple, it's an energy centre. Attending the Bhasma Aarti at 4 AM is an experience that stays with you for life. The sound of the damru and the chants... it's surreal. Good to see the temple traditions being followed perfectly. Har Har Mahadev!
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Kriti O
This is so positive! In a time with so much negative news, reading about fulfilled wishes and gratitude is refreshing. It also subtly highlights how faith and modern life (like wind power projects) can coexist beautifully. All the best to the devotee for his future ventures.

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