Photos: Hindu devotees across Nepal celebrate Shravan Somwar

A large number of devotees in Nepal thronged Shiva Temples on first Monday of Shrawan, holy month devoted to Lord Shiva. Every Monday of Shrawan is considered auspicious and important to appease Lord Shiva as devotes believe that worshiping him on this day would lead to fulfillment of all the desires.

Updated on: Aug 08, 2017 10:45 AM IST

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Nepalese Hindu devotees bath and collect water in the Bagmati river on their way to the Pashupatinath temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva during Shravan festivities in Sundarijal, on the outskirts of Kathmandu. According to the Nepalese calendar, Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year with each Monday of the month known as Shravan Somvar when worshippers offer prayers for a happy and prosperous life. (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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People wearing saffron-colored clothing make their way to the banks of the Bagmati river to take a holy bath at Sundarijal during the early hours. (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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During this pilgrimage, devotees walk miles barefooted before offering the water at Lord Shiva’s temple at Pashupatinath in Katmandu. (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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Shravan Somwar or Monday of Hindu calendar month of Shravan is considered auspicious for offering prayers to Lord Shiva, the god of destruction.

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A Nepalese Hindu devotee stops to pray enroute to the Pashupatinath temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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Enlisted as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Pashupati Temple is a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River. (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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A Nepalese devotee collects water from Bagmati river. Apart from its religious importance, the Pashupatinath Temple is also regarded as the saviour of Nepal at the times of difficulties. (PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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A Nepalese devotee bathes in the Bagmati river during Shravan festivities in Sundarijal, on the outskirts of Kathmandu. (PRAKASH MATHEMA/ AFP)

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Apart from Pashupati other Shiva Temples or Shivalayas in capital Kathmandu also witnessed the surge of devotees on the day that is devoted to Lord Shiva. (PRAKASH MATHEMA/ AFP)