Bhasma Aarti

Bhasma Aarti is a traditional Hindu ritual performed daily in temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, involving the symbolic offering of sacred ashes (bhasma). During the ceremony, priests chant prayers and perform aarti with a lamp or other offerings while applying a small amount of ash to the deity's idol. The ashes represent purity, spiritual transformation, and devotion. This ritual is believed to invoke divine blessings, purify the mind and body, and reinforce spiritual connection. It is a sacred act that combines devotion, symbolism, and ritualistic practices central to Shiva worship.