Overwhelming display of devotion at Shiv temples as Shrawan begins

Time of India

11-07-2025

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Prayagraj: The auspicious month of Shrawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiv devotees lined up prominent Lord Shiv temples to offer prayers and perform 'Jalabhishek'.
A spiritual wave swept across the Sangam City as pilgrims from far and wide thronged Ganga ghats from the early hours, taking holy dips and filling their pots with Gangajal before proceeding to their destinations.
To mark the occasion, 'Rudrabhishek' was also performed at various temples, with milk, curd and honey amidst Vedic chants by the priests. This year, Shrawan month commences from July 11 and will conclude on Aug 9.
Since morning, a large number of devotees were seen flocking to local Lord Shiv temples to offer 'Jalabhishek', waiting patiently for their turn.
Puja article shops were also bustling with crowds. While Prayagraj is known as the city of Lord Vishnu due to the Dwadash Madhav, it also boasts of special Shiv temples. Prominent among these are the Shri Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple, considered the first Shiv temple of the universe, and the Brahmeshwar-Mahadev temple in Daraganj, situated on the banks of the Ganga.
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Preparations are in full swing for the arrival of kanwariyas at the ghats, who will collect holy water from Saturday. Devotees, including kanwariyas, will be able to fetch holy water from Daraganj and other ghats before proceeding to Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The six newly paved ghats, constructed by the Yogi govt at a cost of Rs 45 crore for the Maha Kumbh, will also serve devotees during the month of Shrawan.
Durgesh, a devotee from Manjhanpur, said, praised the ghat arrangements, saying the paved ghats are free from swamps and slipperiness, allowing them to perform Puja Paath leisurely. He appreciated the sheds built on the ghats, which will protect them from the rain, making their journey to offer 'Jalabhishek' to Lord Shiv smoother. The govt has renovated Lord Shiv temples across the district. Regional tourist officer (Prayagraj) Aparajita Singh said, "As many as 10 major temples of the district have been renovated and beautified.
For this, the govt allocated a budget of 34.16 crores. The temples which were renovated during the Maha Kumbh include Shri Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple, Brahmeshwar-Mahadev Temple, Shool Tankeshwar Mahadev Temple, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Shankar Viman Mandapam, Takshakeshwar Mahadev Temple, Gangoli Shivala Temple, Nagvasuki Temple, and Padila Mahadev Temple. These temples have been beautified, entrance gates have been built, and drinking water and seating arrangements have also been made."