Devotees throng Shiva temples across India on final Monday of Sawan

August 24, 2026 10:49 AM

Devotees throng Shiva temples across India on final Monday of Sawan

Thousands of devotees thronged prominent Shiva temples across the country on the final Monday of the holy month of Sawan, offering prayers, performing Jal Abhishek and participating in special rituals. From Varanasi and Ujjain to Puri, major temples witnessed large gatherings, with authorities making elaborate arrangements to manage the rush of devotees. In Varanasi, a large number of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham from the early hours of Monday to offer prayers to Baba Vishwan...

From Patna to Delhi, devotees throng Shiva temples as holy month of Sawan begins

July 30, 2026 3:25 PM

From Patna to Delhi, devotees throng Shiva temples as holy month of Sawan begins

The holy month of Sawan commenced on Thursday with thousands of devotees across the country thronging Shiva temples to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Temples in several states witnessed heavy footfall on the first day of the sacred month, while preparations for the annual Kanwar Yatra gathered momentum. From Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and Uttarakhand, devotees participated in special prayers, jalabhishek and other religious rituals, marking the beginning of one of the...