Akshay Kumar, joined by mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia, sought divine blessings at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.
Key Points
- Akshay Kumar and Dimple Kapadia visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain to offer prayers.
- The visit took place ahead of the release of Akshay Kumar's film Bhooth Bangla.
- Akshay stated he prayed for his family, and the nation's progress.
Akshay Kumar visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Wednesday morning to offer prayers ahead of the release of his horror comedy film Bhooth Bangla.
He was accompanied by mother-in-law and movie legend, Dimple Kapadia.
Soon after offering prayers, Akshay spoke to ANI about his visit and shared that he prayed not just for himself but for the entire country and his loved ones.
"It was really good... I prayed for the entire country and my family. I prayed that our country may always excel and progress," he told ANI.
Significance of Mahakaleshwar temple
The Mahakaleshwar temple, situated on the banks of the Shipra river in Ujjain, holds immense religious significance as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
The Bhasma aarti is one of the most revered rituals at the Mahakaleshwar temple, performed during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 am and 5:30 am.
According to temple tradition, the ritual begins with the opening of Baba Mahakal's doors in the early hours, followed by a holy bath with Panchamrit, a sacred mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey.
The big April release, Bhooth Bangla
Akshayis preparing for the release of Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan. The film marks their reunion after nearly 14 years.
The project also features Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani, and Wamiqa Gabbi.
The film is backed by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Cape of Good Films and is set to release in theatres this April.
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