August 3, 2026 9:24 AM
Thousands throng Shiva temples across nation on first Monday of Sawan
Thousands of devotees thronged Lord Shiva temples across the country on Monday to offer prayers and seek blessings on the first Monday (Sawan Somwar) of the holy month of Sawan, one of the most auspicious periods in the Hindu calendar dedicated to Lord Shiva. Temples witnessed heavy footfall from the early hours of the day as devotees queued to perform jalabhishek and participate in special prayers and rituals. Mondays during Sawan are considered especially significant by devotees, who observe ...