Ninja seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar temple; Anupam Kher joins sacred Bhasma Aarti

Amit Bhalla, also called Ninja, the Punjabi singer and actor, recently visited the prestigious Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and participated in the Bhasma Aarti, which is one of the most significant aartis held there in praise of Lord Shiva. In fact, this time the artist could be spotted in his devout mode during the early morning session of the aarti, surrounded by many other devotees who visit the temple every day for blessings.Bhasma Aarti is performed during the Brahma Muhurta, from 3:30 am to 5:30 am, and is considered extremely spiritually significant. Speaking about this particular experience, Ninja emphasized that it is simply incredible and out of this world. "It was an amazing and indescribable experience... I wish you all the best and guidance from him so that your hard work doesn't go to waste,", he said. Moreover, he commented that, "Only those people can meet Baba who are destined to be in his darshan."Furthermore, adding another layer of spirituality, famous Bollywood actor, Anupam Kher, recently visited the very same temple and experienced the Bhasma Aarti too. Posting some photos from Ujjain on social media, he stated that he prayed for everyone's happiness. The arrangement within the temple was also highly appreciated by him. It is rightly called the house of peace where "my soul got a feeling of strength." Har Har Mahadev!It is quite interesting to know about the Bhasma Aarti, which involves some unique and religious procedures. First of all, there is an opening of doors of temples and then comes the bath ceremony of the lord with the help of Panchamrit, which includes milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey. After that, the idol is anointed with sandalwood paste, and then the offering of sacred ash begins. Along with the aarti, drums and conches also add to the atmosphere. Being one of the 12 Jyotirlinga, Mahakaleshwar Temple draws thousands of devotees every year, including famous persons.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”