Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur chose a deeply spiritual path to inaugurate the New Year, offering prayers at one of Hinduism's most revered sites. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the star known for 'The Lunchbox' and 'The Family Man' visited the historic Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
A Sacred and Emotional Beginning to the Year
After her darshan, an emotionally overwhelmed Nimrat Kaur spoke to ANI, sharing her profound experience. She described her visit as a first-time good fortune and stated that there could not be a better start to the New Year. The actress participated in the temple's iconic Bhasma Aarti, a ritual that left her feeling deeply moved.
The Significance of Mahakaleshwar and the Bhasma Aarti
The Mahakaleshwar Temple is not just any place of worship. It holds a paramount position as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated on the banks of the Shipra River, it attracts millions of devotees annually.
The Bhasma Aarti is the temple's most famous and unique ritual. It is performed during the sacred Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 AM and 5:30 AM. The elaborate ceremony follows a strict tradition:
- The doors of the sanctum sanctorum are opened in the early hours.
- The deity is given a holy bath with Panchamrit, a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey.
- Lord Mahakal is then adorned with cannabis and sandalwood.
- The main Bhasma Aarti and dhoop-deep Aarti are performed amidst the powerful sounds of drums and conch shells.
Devotees firmly believe that witnessing this divine ritual brings blessings and helps fulfil their wishes, making it a central draw for pilgrims from across India.
Nimrat Kaur's Professional Front
On the work front, Nimrat Kaur was recently seen in the highly anticipated third season of the hit series 'The Family Man 3', starring alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat. In the Raj and DK-created show, Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an officer for the fictional Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC).
Her spiritual journey to Ujjain marks a personal moment of reflection for the actress as she steps into 2026, balancing her cinematic pursuits with faith and devotion.
