Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti Guide + Homestay Booking in Ujjain

What is Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple?

Bhasma Aarti is one of the most powerful and rarest rituals performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain — the only Jyotirlinga where Lord Shiva is offered sacred ash (bhasma) in a traditional ceremony before sunrise.

Performed daily at 4:00 AM, this aarti is not just a ritual, but a spiritual experience many devotees travel across India to witness.

Timings of Bhasma Aarti

DayAarti TimeMonday–Sunday4:00 AM to 6:00 AMEntry for devotees starts from 2:30–3:00 AM

Note: Entry gates may close once capacity is full.

How to Book Bhasma Aarti Pass (Step-by-Step)

There are two main ways to book your pass:

1. Online Booking (Recommended)

• Visit: https://shrimahakaleshwar.com/

• Click on “Online Services” → “Bhasma Aarti Booking”

• Register with your mobile and ID

• Choose date & upload ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN)

• Select “In-Person Darshan” or “Virtual Aarti”

🎫 Charges: Free (but prior registration required)
🧾 ID Required: Yes (only 1 person per ID per day allowed)

2. Offline Booking

• Visit the Mahakal Mandir Administrative Office near Gate No. 4

• Submit a valid photo ID before 12 PM (for next day’s darshan)

• Offline quota is limited. Arrive early (especially on Mondays, Shravan, or Shivratri)

Dress Code for Bhasma Aarti

• Men: Must wear Dhoti + Angavastram (Upper cloth)

• Women: Saree or Indian ethnic wear recommended

• Western clothes not allowed inside Garbhagriha (sanctum)

Dhoti sets available for rent or purchase near the temple.

Best Hotel Booking Near Mahakaleshwar Temple

After the aarti, you'll want a comfortable stay to relax or freshen up. Here are top hotel options within 500 meters of the temple:

1. Ashutosh Homestay (Our Recommended Stay)

• 📍 Just 3 km from Mahakal Temple

• 🛏️ AC rooms with attached bathroom

• 🕛 24/7 check-in available for early morning guests

• 🚕 Pickup from Ujjain Station & Indore Airport

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