Mahakal’s snan performed with kesar-chandan ubtan, dressed as Goddess Lakshmi:Indore temple to change clothes thrice; Ratlam’s Muktidham shines bright with deepak

At Ujjain’s Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, the festival of Roop Chaturdashi was celebrated in a traditional way on Monday morning. Women from the priest family performed Snan of Lord Mahakal with warm water and applied fragrant ubtan. During the Bhasma Aarti, after using kesar-chandan ubtan, the deity’s snan was performed again, dressed in new clothes, and decorated in the form of Goddess Lakshmi. Adorned with royal decorations He was further adorned with royal decorations, including bhang, sandalwood, and gold and silver ornaments. After the worship, Annakut bhog was offered, and the Diwali festival was marked with an aarti using sparklers. Mahesh Pujari said – On the occasion of Roop Chaturdashi, Annakut bhog was offered to the Lord. Usually in Krishna temples, Annakut is offered on Kartik Shukla Pratipada along with Govardhan Puja, but in Ujjain this tradition is followed on Roop Chaturdashi. The bhog thali included rice, khaja, shakarpare, gunje, papdi and sweets along with specially prepared radish and eggplant vegetables. Attire changes 3 times at Indore’s Mahalakshmi Temple
On the festival of Diwali, devotees thronged at the ancient Mahalakshmi Temple located in Rajwada, Indore. Built in 1831 by Maharaj Harirav Holkar, this temple is famous for its unique form of Goddess Mahalakshmi and historical significance. On Deepotsav today, Mahalakshmi’s attire will be changed three times. Before this, the goddess was adorned with ornaments. There is a belief about the temple that when devotees offer a model house at the feet of the mother, their wish to build a house is fulfilled quickly. So that the royal family members can have darshan of the goddess Temple priest Bhanu Prakash Dubey said – This temple was built near Rajwada so that the royal family members could conveniently have darshan of God. There is a nearly two feet tall idol of Mahalakshmi here. The goddess is specially adorned during Navratri and Diwali. On Diwali day, the goddess’s attire is changed at 7 AM, 12 noon and 5 PM. Thousands of people come to have darshan of the mother with their wishes. Devotees allowed to make video calls
Priest Bhanu Prakash Dubey said – Devotees come from far and wide to Mahalakshmi Temple. Many devotees want their family members to also have darshan of Mataji. In such cases, they are provided the facility to make video calls. Ratna Verma, who came from Omex City for Mother’s darshan, said – Whenever I come to Rajwada, I make sure to visit the temple. By Mother’s grace, my daughter is working in a good company in Bangalore. Bengali Chauraha resident Urvashi Jaiswal said – I have come to invite mother on Diwali, so that the coming year remains auspicious. It is my experience that mother accepts requests. There came a time when my husband was no more, life had become empty. But with mother’s blessings everything has become alright. Deepdan at Ratlam’s Mukti Dham
On the eve of Diwali on Sunday, Triveni Mukti Dham in Ratlam was illuminated with lamps and fireworks were displayed. This scene was also visible in other Mukti Dhams of the city. Local resident Chetna Joshi said – We have come here to celebrate Diwali with our ancestors. We have done deepdan and fireworks. Premlata Prajapat said that she has been coming to Muktidham with her family on Diwali for 17 years. She has offered the lamp with the wish of salvation for her husband. Journey started from 2006
The tradition of lighting up Ratlam’s Muktidhams on Diwali was started by Prerna organization in 2006. Gopal Soni of the organization says – the second day of the 5-day Diwali festival is also known as Narak Chaudas. On this day, we all forget to do an important task mentioned in the Vedas and scriptures. This day is for remembering our ancestors. According to the scriptures, on this day we should offer lamp donations to Yamraj for the spiritual peace of our ancestors. ​