Ujjain, Jan 8 (PTI) Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday morning offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple here in Madhya Pradesh, an official said. <br> Khan visited the temple during the 'Bhog Aarti' of the Mahakal, said Ganesh Dhakad, administrator, Mahakaleshwar Temple, in a statement. <br> The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the 12 'Jyotirlingas' in the country which attracts a large number of devotees.<br> Dhakad said priests performed puja as per rituals while Khan offered prayers standing behind barricades as per the COVID-19 guidelines.<br> The governor was welcomed by officials with the scarf of the temple. <br> Khan left the temple after 40 minutes, according to Dhakad. <br> Earlier this month, the local administration decided to ban the entry in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple given the spike in coronavirus cases in Madhya Pradesh. PTI COR ADU<br>NSK NSK