Why can't women witness Mahakal's Bhasma Aarti? They must wear a veil. Read this mythological secret.

News Topical, Digital Desk : According to the Vedic calendar, Mahashivratri (Mahashivratri 2026) will be celebrated on February 15th . This day is considered auspicious for receiving the blessings of Lord Shiva. On this occasion, Shiva is worshipped in Shiva temples. At the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, special prayers are offered and Mahakal's Bhasma Aarti is performed. Mahakal's Aarti is performed six times daily here, with the most famous being the Bhasma Aarti.

Devotees come from far and wide to participate in this aarti and have darshan of Mahakal, but women are not allowed to participate. Now, you might be wondering why women are prohibited from participating in Mahakal's Bhasma Aarti. Let us explain the reason.

Why do women not participate in Mahakal's Bhasma Aarti?

According to religious belief, Lord Mahakal is ritually bathed early every morning. During this ritual, Mahakal's clothes and jewelry are removed. At that time, the Lord is completely naked. Women are prohibited from seeing Mahakal in this form.

According to religious belief, Mahakal's form becomes extremely fierce and powerful during the Bhasma Aarti . Therefore, rules have been established for women regarding the Bhasma Aarti.

Religious significance of Mahakal Bhasma Aarti (Mahakal Bhasma Aarti Religious Significance)

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is the third of the twelve Jyotirlingas.  The Bhasma Aarti of Shri Mahakaleshwar is famous both domestically and internationally. It is performed daily during the Brahma Muhurta (time of the night). Participating in this Aarti relieves the fear of premature death and destroys negative energy. According to religious belief, in ancient times, Lord Shiva adorned himself with the ashes of the demon Dushan after killing him; this tradition has been ongoing ever since.

Rules of Bhasma Aarti (Mahakal Bhasm Aarti Ke Niyam)

• Dress code is mandatory for Mahakal's Bhasma Aarti.
• Men must wear a dhoti to perform the aarti. One thing to keep in mind is that the dhoti should not be stitched.
• Women have to wear veil during Aarti.
• For this, online and offline booking is done.
• After the Aarti starts, entry into the sanctum sanctorum is closed.
• Mobile phones, cameras, leather items are not allowed.

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