Ujjain, March 29 -- A huge crowd of devotees thronged the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain district on the occasion of Shani Amasvasya on Saturday and sought the blessings of the Lord.

They also participated in the divya dhoop-deep Aarti and Bhasma Aarti performed on the occasion.

"Devotees flock to the temple according to occasions and accordingly there is also a bit of divinity in the rituals and worship performed to the lord. Today is Shani Amavasya, so thousands of people are visiting Lord Mahakal temple to seek blessings," priest of the temple Mahesh Sharma told ANI.

It is worth noting that whenever there is Shani Amavasya or Somvati Amavasya, it has special importance among the villagers and local people. They visit the city and se...