Ujjain, Feb. 3 -- Devotees thronged Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district to offer prayers to Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) to mark the occasion of Basant Panchami on Monday.

A special Bhasma Aarti and dhoop-deep Aarti was performed and Baba Mahakal was decorated in the form of Goddess Saraswati during the Bhasma Aarti on the occasion.

'Bhasma Aarti' (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the 'Brahma Muhurta' between around 3:30 and 5:30 in the morning. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfilled.

Following the tradition, the doors of Baba Mahakal were opened in the Brahma Muhurta and after that a holy bath of Lord Mah...