Kartik Aaryan attends Mahakal's Shayan Aarti:Odisha minister offers prayers during Bhasma Aarti

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan visited the world-famous Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Monday night, where he participated in the temple's Shayan Aarti and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the country. Early Tuesday morning, Odisha Minister of State (Independent Charge) Gokula Nanda also visited the temple and attended the sacred Bhasma Aarti. Kartik Aaryan offers prayers at Shayan Aarti Dressed in a white shirt and blue jeans, Kartik Aaryan joined devotees in the Nandi Hall, where he participated in the Shayan Aarti with folded hands. After the ritual, he followed temple tradition by whispering his wishes into the ear of Nandi Maharaj before bowing at the shrine of Lord Mahakal and offering prayers. Fans gather as actor visits temple The actor's presence drew the attention of devotees and fans inside the temple complex, creating a wave of excitement among visitors. Despite the crowd, Kartik completed his prayers peacefully before leaving the temple. Kartik Aaryan's upcoming projects include the fantasy comedy Naagzilla, a patriotic action drama, and a sports drama directed by Kabir Khan, marking his next sports film after Chandu Champion. Odisha minister attends Bhasma Aarti In the early hours of Tuesday, Gokula Nanda, Odisha's Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Fisheries Animal Resources Development and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple to participate in the Bhasma Aarti. He performed traditional rituals and prayed for the prosperity and well-being of both Madhya Pradesh and the nation. Temple committee welcomes minister Following the prayers, Shivkant Pandey, representing the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee, welcomed the minister and presented him with Mahakal Prasad and a ceremonial honour on behalf of the temple.