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 ...

First day of Sawan: Devotees throng temples in Kashi, Haridwar

July 11, 2025 11:19 AM

First day of Sawan: Devotees throng temples in Kashi, Haridwar

The sacred month of Sawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiva devotees lined up to offer prayers and perform 'jalabhishek' at temples. At the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the day started with the 'Mangala Aarti', followed by the opening of the temple gates for public darshan. Devotees, filled with enthusiasm, formed long but orderly queues, eager to seek the blessings of Baba Vishwanath. "Today is the first ...