Thousands throng Shiva temples across nation on first Monday of Sawan

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 ...

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...

Devotees throng Shiva Temples to welcome holy month of Sawan

July 30, 2026 8:14 AM

Devotees throng Shiva Temples to welcome holy month of Sawan

People across India welcomed the holy month of Sawan (Shravan) with prayers and religious fervour on Thursday, as thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples from the early hours to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Long queues were seen at prominent Shiva temples across the country as devotees performed special rituals and participated in religious ceremonies to mark the beginning of the sacred month. Many worshippers offered prayers and performed abhishek of the Shivling wi...

Devotees throng Shiva temples across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for Maha Shivaratri celebrations

February 15, 2026 1:24 PM

Devotees throng Shiva temples across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for Maha Shivaratri celebrations

A large number of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday as Maha Shivaratri celebrations commenced in both Telugu states on a grand note. Devotees made a beeline to Shiva temples in both states before dawn. Temples resonated with devotional hymns and mantras as special rituals were performed. Devotees offered Rudrabhishekha and participated in special pujas. Many also took holy dips in rivers and ponds. Long queues were seen at major temples as devotees o...

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...