From National Award to Mahakal Blessings: Kartik Aryan’s Ujjain Pilgrimage

Kartik Aryan, fresh from clinching the Best Actor prize at the 72nd National Film Awards for his powerful performance in "Chandu Champion", visited the revered Mahakal Temple in Ujjain alongside his parents. The star took part in the temple’s Shayan Aarti, a nightly worship ceremony that includes chanting, lamp lighting, and communal prayers.

The actor’s devotion was captured on a widely shared video that shows him bowing before the inner sanctum and later moving to the Nandi Hall, where he sat quietly with hands clasped, lost in meditation for a considerable length of time. Dressed in a simple white T‑shirt and blue denim trousers, Kartik’s appearance was understated yet sincere.

On his Instagram feed, Kartik posted an image of the temple’s outer façade, his hands folded in respect, accompanied by the caption “Jai Mahakal”. The post reinforced the connection between his recent cinematic triumph and his personal faith.