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Devotees throng Lord Shiva temples on first Monday of Sawan

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Published : Jul 6, 2020, 8:36 AM IST

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Updated : Jul 6, 2020, 2:21 PM IST

14:14 July 06

Devotees offer prayers outside Ranchi's Pahari Mandir

Devotees offered prayers from outside as portals of Pahari Mandir in Ranchi remain closed, on the first Monday of Sawan month today.

The lockdown has been extended in the state till July 31 by the state government.

"Everyone is taking precautions amid COVID-19 crisis so the authorities have taken the right step by not opening the temple portals. Devotees here are offering prayers by making social distancing," said Madan Kumar Kesari, a devotee.

Another devotee, while speaking to media, said, "I visit the temple continuously for 30 days during Sawan month but now the temples have been closed amid COVID-19 pandemic."

14:13 July 06

Devotees maintain social distance at Dudheshwar temple

Devotees queue up to maintain social distance while offering prayer at Dudheshwar temple in Ghaziabad, on the first Monday of Sawan month today.

13:58 July 06

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Devotees offer prayers at Saketri Shiva temple in Panchkula of Haryana on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

13:56 July 06

Sawan month begins, but no Kanwariyas in sight due to COVID-19

On the occasion of the first Monday of Sawan month, several devotees on Sunday took a holy dip in river Ganga here. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no Kanwariyas this year around, who are known to visit in great number to celebrate the festival and worship Lord Shiva.

"People are coming to visit the places of worship in the month of Sawan. However, a ban has been placed on the Kanwar yatris travelling from outside. A rapid action force has been deployed to oversee the security arrangements. Also, other measures have also been taken in view of COVID-19 lockdown," Superintendent of Police Vikash Chandra Tripathi told.

This time every year, thousands of devotees from across India, undertake the pilgrimage called 'Kanwar Yatra'. However, the turnout of devotees was less due to COVID-19 pandemic this year.

"After several rounds of meeting with the committee members of several religious bodies, announcements were made in regard to Kanwar Yatra. Therefore, there very few devotees this time around," Tripathi added.

09:28 July 06

Devotees offer prayers at Shivala Bhaiyan temple in Amritsar on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

09:19 July 06

Yogi Adityanath offers prayer at Mansarovar temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayer at Mansarovar Temple in Gorakhpur, on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

09:18 July 06

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga

Devotees took holy dip in river Ganga of Varanasi and offer prayers on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

09:05 July 06

Prayers were offered at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

07:38 July 06

Get 'prasad' by post from Kashi Vishwanath temple during the holy month of Sawan

In Varanasi, devotees in large numbers throng Kashi Vishwanath temple. Police were present at the temple to maintain social distancing.

Meanwhile, devotees can now get home delivery of 'prasad' during the Sawan period of Hindu calendar beginning on Monday, thanks to the department of posts.

"The department of posts and Kashi Vishwanath temple trust have entered an agreement for delivery of prasad during Sawan. The 'prasad' will be delivered by speed post," director in Department of Posts, Lucknow circle, Krishna Kumar Yadav, said.

The facility will be available in districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.

07:22 July 06

New Delhi: On the first Monday of 'Sawan' (Shravan) month, devotees started coming to Lord Shiva temples in different parts of the country from the early morning to offer prayers.

At Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the temperature of devotees is being checked with thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure that has become a new normal.

However, the usual hustle-bustle is missing at the temple due to coronavirus outbreak which has affected the lives of people across the globe.

A priest at Gauri Shankar Temple said: "We pray to Lord Shiva to free us from coronavirus. We have done barricading, ensuring social distancing and temple premise is being regularly sanitised. We are not allowing anyone to offer water."

"Many things have changed at the temple. Social distancing is being maintained. People are not allowed to gather at one place," a devotee told.

Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who, according to Hindu religious beliefs, is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe.

While Lord Shiva is worshipped on Mondays throughout the year, Mondays during this particular month are considered highly significant and auspicious. The festival is predominantly celebrated in North Indian states.

It is believed that on 'sawan ke somwar' (Mondays falling in the month of Shravan), devotees observe a special fast and visit Shiva temples.

(With agencies input)

14:14 July 06

Devotees offer prayers outside Ranchi's Pahari Mandir

Devotees offered prayers from outside as portals of Pahari Mandir in Ranchi remain closed, on the first Monday of Sawan month today.

The lockdown has been extended in the state till July 31 by the state government.

"Everyone is taking precautions amid COVID-19 crisis so the authorities have taken the right step by not opening the temple portals. Devotees here are offering prayers by making social distancing," said Madan Kumar Kesari, a devotee.

Another devotee, while speaking to media, said, "I visit the temple continuously for 30 days during Sawan month but now the temples have been closed amid COVID-19 pandemic."

14:13 July 06

Devotees maintain social distance at Dudheshwar temple

Devotees queue up to maintain social distance while offering prayer at Dudheshwar temple in Ghaziabad, on the first Monday of Sawan month today.

13:58 July 06

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Devotees offer prayers at Saketri Shiva temple in Panchkula of Haryana on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

13:56 July 06

Sawan month begins, but no Kanwariyas in sight due to COVID-19

On the occasion of the first Monday of Sawan month, several devotees on Sunday took a holy dip in river Ganga here. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no Kanwariyas this year around, who are known to visit in great number to celebrate the festival and worship Lord Shiva.

"People are coming to visit the places of worship in the month of Sawan. However, a ban has been placed on the Kanwar yatris travelling from outside. A rapid action force has been deployed to oversee the security arrangements. Also, other measures have also been taken in view of COVID-19 lockdown," Superintendent of Police Vikash Chandra Tripathi told.

This time every year, thousands of devotees from across India, undertake the pilgrimage called 'Kanwar Yatra'. However, the turnout of devotees was less due to COVID-19 pandemic this year.

"After several rounds of meeting with the committee members of several religious bodies, announcements were made in regard to Kanwar Yatra. Therefore, there very few devotees this time around," Tripathi added.

09:28 July 06

Devotees offer prayers at Shivala Bhaiyan temple in Amritsar on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

09:19 July 06

Yogi Adityanath offers prayer at Mansarovar temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayer at Mansarovar Temple in Gorakhpur, on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

09:18 July 06

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga

Devotees took holy dip in river Ganga of Varanasi and offer prayers on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

09:05 July 06

Prayers were offered at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, on the first Monday of 'sawan' month.

07:38 July 06

Get 'prasad' by post from Kashi Vishwanath temple during the holy month of Sawan

In Varanasi, devotees in large numbers throng Kashi Vishwanath temple. Police were present at the temple to maintain social distancing.

Meanwhile, devotees can now get home delivery of 'prasad' during the Sawan period of Hindu calendar beginning on Monday, thanks to the department of posts.

"The department of posts and Kashi Vishwanath temple trust have entered an agreement for delivery of prasad during Sawan. The 'prasad' will be delivered by speed post," director in Department of Posts, Lucknow circle, Krishna Kumar Yadav, said.

The facility will be available in districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh.

07:22 July 06

New Delhi: On the first Monday of 'Sawan' (Shravan) month, devotees started coming to Lord Shiva temples in different parts of the country from the early morning to offer prayers.

At Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the temperature of devotees is being checked with thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure that has become a new normal.

However, the usual hustle-bustle is missing at the temple due to coronavirus outbreak which has affected the lives of people across the globe.

A priest at Gauri Shankar Temple said: "We pray to Lord Shiva to free us from coronavirus. We have done barricading, ensuring social distancing and temple premise is being regularly sanitised. We are not allowing anyone to offer water."

"Many things have changed at the temple. Social distancing is being maintained. People are not allowed to gather at one place," a devotee told.

Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who, according to Hindu religious beliefs, is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe.

While Lord Shiva is worshipped on Mondays throughout the year, Mondays during this particular month are considered highly significant and auspicious. The festival is predominantly celebrated in North Indian states.

It is believed that on 'sawan ke somwar' (Mondays falling in the month of Shravan), devotees observe a special fast and visit Shiva temples.

(With agencies input)

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