Mumbai: Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, ahead of Diwali and sought Lord Shiva’s blessings. The actress shared some photos of her spiritual journey on social media, which has made her the talk of the town.
Posting photos of her temple visit on her Instagram account, Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “Just surrender Jai Shri Mahakaal. Happy Diwali” (meaning, surrender completely. Jai Shri Mahakaal. Happy Diwali).
Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas
The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. This ancient temple is located on the banks of the Kshipra River in Madhya Pradesh and attracts devotees from across the country.
According to religious beliefs, the Shivalinga enshrined in the temple is swayambhu, meaning it is believed to have appeared on its own. It is believed that this Shivalinga radiates power on its own, while other Shivalingas are established through religious rituals and mantras.
Bhumi to be seen in ‘The Pride of India’
On the film front, Bhumi Pednekar will soon be seen in the historical film “The Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.” In this film, she will play the role of the warrior queen Belwadi Mallamma, who is remembered for her courage and indomitable spirit.
The film stars Rishabh Shetty, Arjun Rampal, and Vivek Oberoi, among others. The film is being directed and produced by Sandeep Singh. It is planned to be made in two parts. The story is written by Rishi Virmani, while the music is composed by Amit Trivedi. The lyrics are written by National Film Award-winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi.
International team involved in the film’s action sequences
On July 20, filmmaker Sandip Ssingh announced that he had assembled a team of international action experts for the film. This team includes Mark Henson, who has been involved in popular projects like “Game of Thrones,” “Vikings,” “The Witcher,” and “Gravity.”
This international team will work to create a grand and impressive battle sequence in the film.