Devotees throng shiva temples across India on last Monday of Sawan

August 4, 2025 11:11 AM

Devotees throng shiva temples across India on last Monday of Sawan

Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva across the country witnessed a surge of devotees on Monday as people observed the final Somwar of the holy month of Sawan with great devotion and fervour. From offering sacred water and milk to participating in special aartis, devotees marked the occasion with traditional rituals and spiritual enthusiasm.   At the renowned Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand, thousands gathered from the early hours to perform jalabhishek. A temple priest sa...

Queues from Midnight: Pilgrims Offer Prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on First Monday of Sawan

July 14, 2025 9:35 AM

Queues from Midnight: Pilgrims Offer Prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on First Monday of Sawan

On the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, a spiritual wave swept across Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi as lakhs of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to perform 'Jalabhishek' and offer prayers. The sacred city of Varanasi echoed with chants of “Har Har Mahadev” as the Mangala Aarti and elaborate floral decorations marked the first Monday of Sawan. Devotees began queuing outside the temple late on Sunday night, with many waiting seven to eight hours for ...