Mahashivratri Zeal Grips MP: Mahakal 44-Hour Darshan, Grand Shiv Barat in Bhopal

• Ujjain's Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga opened for 44 hours, expecting over 1 million devotees.
• Bhasma Aarti shifted to 12 PM Monday; temple decorated with international flowers, 11-foot sehra.
• Security bolstered with 2000 police, 150 magistrates, and 10 free buses for crowd management.
• Omkareshwar and other Shiva temples across MP also celebrating with 24-hour darshan and processions.
• Bhopal features a grand Shiv Barat with Baba Bateshwar on a silver Nandi; Bhind's Baba on a 'red beacon' palanquin.