Ujjain, July 13 -- A special aarti was performed at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Sunday morning, as devotees gathered in large numbers to mark the third Monday of Sawan -- the holy month in the Hindu lunar calendar.

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, Sawan began on July 11 and will conclude on August 9. It is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods for Shiva devotees.

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