Sawan 2023: Devotees throng Lord Shiva temples on the auspicious occasion

Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

Sawan, also known as Shravan, is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and one of the holiest months of the year.

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A large number of devotees thronged temples to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Tuesday as the holy month of 'Sawan' (Shravan) commences. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

A large number of devotees thronged temples to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Tuesday as the holy month of 'Sawan' (Shravan) commences. (ANI)

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Devotees were seen visiting temples to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Tuesday after bathing at 'Sangam' in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

Devotees were seen visiting temples to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Tuesday after bathing at 'Sangam' in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. (ANI)

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In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Gorakhnath temple. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Gorakhnath temple. (PTI)

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"Sawan has started. There is Dashashwameca Ghat and the Kanwariyas, performing Kanwar Yatra take this water to reach Lord Shiva's temple. Some people go to Banaras, some go to Vaidhnath. There are so many people that sometimes the forces find it difficult to control them," said Gopal Tyagi, a sadhu. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

"Sawan has started. There is Dashashwameca Ghat and the Kanwariyas, performing Kanwar Yatra take this water to reach Lord Shiva's temple. Some people go to Banaras, some go to Vaidhnath. There are so many people that sometimes the forces find it difficult to control them," said Gopal Tyagi, a sadhu. (ANI)

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Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva at Bankhandeshwar temple on the first day of the Shravan month in Kanpur.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva at Bankhandeshwar temple on the first day of the Shravan month in Kanpur.(PTI)

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The Uttarakhand Police has tightened security arrangements ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, which will start on July 4. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

The Uttarakhand Police has tightened security arrangements ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, which will start on July 4. (AP)

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'Kanwar Yatra' is an annual pilgrimage of Lord Shiva's devotees. Kanwariyas (pilgrims) visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch holy water from the River Ganga and then worship Lord Shiva with it.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 04, 2023 01:18 pm IST

'Kanwar Yatra' is an annual pilgrimage of Lord Shiva's devotees. Kanwariyas (pilgrims) visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch holy water from the River Ganga and then worship Lord Shiva with it.(ANI)

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