UJJAIN: Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa on Monday offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district.
During this, Yediyurappa worshipped the Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The temple committee also honoured him by presenting a photograph of Baba Mahakal and Prasad.
After the worship, talking about the G-20 Summit in Delhi, Yediyurappa told reporters, “The entire world is appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision and important people from the entire world have come. Everybody has visited Mahatma Gandhi’s place (Rajghat) and because of Modiji this could happen. I congratulate him on behalf of the entire country.”
Earlier, the Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant also offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple and participated in Bhasma Aarti performed here.
‘Bhasma Aarti’ (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here. It is performed during the ‘Brahma Muhurta’ between around 3:00 and 5:30 in the morning.
Speaking to ANI, Goa CM Pramod Sawant said, “I came here to have darshan of Baba Mahakal. I prayed for the well-being of citizens of Goa and for the development of the state.” (ANI)