Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated today at the world-famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain with special religious traditions. During the Bhasma Aarti, a specially prepared Rakhi was offered to Lord Mahakal. Early this morning, during the Bhasma Aarti on the occasion of Shravan Purnima, a special Rakhi of about two feet was offered to Lord Mahakal.

Women from the priest’s family prepared this Rakhi after working on it for several days. It was made with silk cloth and silk threads. Rudraksha, peacock feathers, the Om symbol, the third eye and Tripund were also used in the Rakhi. While preparing it, the women chanted “Jai Mahakal” and “Om Namah Shivaya”. According to the religious tradition, the women of the priest’s family tie Rakhi to their brothers only after offering Rakhi to Lord Mahakal.