Thousands Gather at Shiva Temples Across India for Second Sawan Somwar Rituals
The second Monday of Sawan, known as Sawan Somwar, saw thousands of devotees gather at prominent Shiva temples across India, including Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar, Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath, and Haridwar's Daksheshwar. Devotees performed rituals such as Jalabhishek, Bhasma Aarti, and special adornments, offering water, milk, and prayers. In Ujjain, the Mahakal Sawari procession featured traditional dances and ceremonial worship. The day also coincided with Som Pradosh, enhancing its religious significance nationwide.
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english broke this story on 10 Aug, 03:30 am. Other outlets followed.