Shravan 2026 Begins with Devotee Pilgrimage and Kanwar Yatra Across India
The holy month of Shravan 2026 began on July 30, drawing millions of devotees to Shiva temples across India, including Kashi Vishwanath, Baba Baidyanath, and Mahakaleshwar. The annual Kanwar Yatra also commenced, with pilgrims carrying holy Ganga water from Haridwar to offer at Shiva shrines until August 11. Devotees observe fasting, special prayers, and rituals like Bhasma Aarti. Authorities have implemented extensive security and crowd management. Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple plans royal processions starting August 3, enhancing the spiritual celebrations throughout the month.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 30 Jul, 04:03 am. Other outlets followed.