Incidents of arson were reported from the cities of Indore, Ujjain, and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh during the Diwali festival. An elderly man died in a fire accident in Ujjain.

Impact on air quality in Indore

The pollution front was also impacted, with Indore recording an Air Quality Index, or AQI, of 320 during Diwali.

Special rituals at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Meanwhile, special religious rituals were performed on the occasion of Diwali at the famous Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. Lord Mahakal underwent Abhyang Snan during the Bhasma Aarti.

Babha Mahakal was anointed with Ubtan by the priest family at the temple, after which Annakoot bhog was offered.