Ujjain (MP), October 29: On the occasion of Dhanteras, Ujjain District Collector and Chairman of Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee, Neeraj Kumar Singh and priests of the temple committee has today performed a maha pujan of Baba Mahakal for the public welfare .
The maha puja is performed every year at Mahakaleshwar temple for the welfare of the public, their peace, happiness and their well-being. Superintendent of Police (SP, Ujjain) Pradeep Sharma, administrator of temple management committee Ganesh Kumar Dhakad and others also participated in the Pujan.
Additionally, Priest Lokendra Vyas said , "Following the tradition, the priest of Mahakaleshwar temple management committee performed a maha pujan of Baba Mahakal on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. Ujjain Collector, Superintendent of Police, administrator of temple committee and other members were present on the occasion.
What is Dhanteras ?
Dhanteras is a major Hindu festival celebrated across the country with signature fervour every year
Dhanteras is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartika.
Dhanteras is dedicated to worshipping Siddhi Vinayak, another name for Lord Ganesha, the Goddess of wealth; Mahalakshmi and Kuber, the God of wealth and prosperity. It is deemed an auspicious day to make new purchases.
Dhanvantari, who is also worshipped on the occasion of Dhanteras, is considered the god of Ayurveda and is believed to have imparted lessons in medical practice to rid mankind of ailments.
