COVID-19: Mahakaleshwar temple priests hold 'bhasma aarti' without devotees

Mar 17, 2020

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 16 (ANI): 'Bhasma aarti' held at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain saw absence of devotees at the aarti on March 16. The temple remained closed for devotees until further notice in view of the coronavirus outbreak. The decision has been taken by the temple authority to avoid public gathering amid dreadful virus scare. 125 cases have been confirmed in India so far, with 2 deaths.