New Delhi, August 24: On the final Monday of the auspicious month of Sawan, temples across the country are witnessing an overwhelming influx of devotees. Worshippers are performing water rituals and prayers to seek a prosperous life from Lord Shiva. In light of the large crowds, stringent security measures have been implemented at the temples.
Devotees are arriving in significant numbers from Varanasi and Ujjain to Puri. In Varanasi, a large gathering of devotees has been seen at Kashi Vishwanath Dham since early morning. Pilgrims from various parts of the country have come to pay their respects to Baba Vishwanath. Long queues of devotees waiting for their turn to enter the temple and perform rituals are evident.
The temple premises have been beautifully adorned with rudraksha beads and flowers. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar reported that over 60,000 devotees had visited Kashi Vishwanath by just 5 AM.
In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, devotees are flocking to Mahakaleshwar Temple to participate in special prayers. One devotee shared, “The last Monday of Sawan is very special for me as I got the chance to witness the morning Bhasma Aarti of Mahakal.”
In Etah, Uttar Pradesh, the Kailash Temple is also experiencing heavy footfall as devotees perform water rituals for Lord Shiva. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, devotees have gathered at a Shiva temple in Sardar Nagar for special prayers during Sawan. A Rudrabhishek ceremony is also being conducted, where devotees are participating in sacred rituals.
In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, pilgrims are arriving at Baba Garib Nath Dham. Meanwhile, in Buxar, District Magistrate Sahila and Superintendent of Police Shubham Arya inspected arrangements along the Kanwariya route from Ramrekha Ghat to Baba Brahmeshwar Nath Temple. They also participated in the temple rituals.
One devotee mentioned that people from Buxar came with their wishes and stood in long lines for the water rituals at Baba Brahmeshwar Nath Temple.
In Puri, Odisha, thousands of Kanwariya devotees visited Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath on the last Monday of Sawan. The ritual of opening the temple doors, known as ‘Dwara Pheta Niti,’ was performed in a devotional atmosphere.
The last Monday of Sawan holds special religious significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Across the country, temples are filled with chants, prayers, water rituals, and special ceremonies.
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