Third Monday of Sawan Draws Lakhs of Devotees to Shiva Temples Across India
New Delhi, August 17: Lakhs of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan, offering prayers and performing rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Devotees began arriving at prominent temples early in the morning to perform jalabhishek and offer milk, flowers, bilva leaves and other traditional offerings to the deity. Long queues were witnessed at several major Shiva shrines as devotees observed the auspicious occasion with religious fervour.
The Mondays falling during Sawan, also known as Somvar, hold special significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Many devotees observe fasts and undertake prayers during the month, seeking divine blessings and spiritual well-being.
Special arrangements were made at several temples to manage the large gatherings. Temple administrations and local authorities deployed additional personnel to regulate queues, maintain security and facilitate the smooth movement of devotees.
The atmosphere around major temples remained charged with devotional chants and religious ceremonies, with many shrines conducting special pujas and abhishek rituals.
The third Sawan Monday also saw devotees undertaking visits to Shiva temples in large numbers, continuing a month-long tradition that attracts pilgrims from different parts of the country.
The Sawan season is considered one of the most significant periods in the Hindu religious calendar for worshippers of Lord Shiva, with devotees traditionally observing prayers, fasting and other rituals throughout the month.