Ujjain, July 13 -- July 14 marks the first Monday of this year's Shravan (Sawan) month. On the occasion, bhasma aarti of Baba Mahakal was performed in Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple.

Firstly, Mahakal Baba was bathed with water, which was followed by 'Panchamrit Abhishek' with milk, curd, ghee, honey and fruits. After that, Baba was offered ashes.

The temple reverberated with Vedic chants, accompanied by the sounds of conch shells, bells, and hymns.

Devotees were seen queuing up to offer prayers and perform rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, as the auspicious month of Sawan continues to draw crowds to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

This year, Shravan began on July 11 and will conclude on August 9. It is the fifth month of the H...