Mahakal Temple Bans Heavy Garlands, Offers 24/7 Prasad for New Year Devotees

• Mahakaleshwar Temple Committee implements major changes for New Year, expecting 10 lakh devotees.
• 'Ajgar Mala' (heavy garlands) banned due to security concerns and difficulty in inspection, especially for women.
• ASI and GSI experts recommended smaller garlands to prevent erosion of Jyotirlinga Mahakal.
• Temple committee will now offer large garlands during Aarti; devotees can no longer bring heavy ones.
• Laddoo Prasad will be available 24 hours a day at a new counter near Padmabhushan Pt. Suryanarayan Vyas Guest House for devotee convenience.

Why It Matters: Mahakal Temple bans heavy garlands for security/preservation and offers 24/7 Prasad for New Year devotees.