Shravan 2026 Begins with Devotee Gatherings and Kanwar Yatra Across India
The holy month of Shravan 2026 has begun, drawing thousands of devotees to major Shiva temples across India, including Kashi Vishwanath, Baba Baidyanath, and Mahakaleshwar. Special prayers and rituals like the Bhasma Aarti marked the occasion. Concurrently, the annual Kanwar Yatra started, with pilgrims collecting holy water from Haridwar to offer at Shiva temples. The pilgrimage will continue until August 11, supported by extensive security measures to ensure safety and smooth management of large crowds nationwide.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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english broke this story on 30 Jul, 04:03 am. Other outlets followed.