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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Kashi turns saffron as devotees throng KVT, other Shiv temples on 3rd Shrawan Somvar
1 2 3 4 5 6 Varanasi: Roads leading to Kashi Vishwanath Dham turned saffron with a massive turnout of kanwariyas who have arrived in the city to offer jalabhishek to Lord Shiv on the third Monday of the Shrawan month. A huge congregation of kanwariyas and pilgrims started reaching the city from Sunday, and by night they had occupied the entire area barricaded for the devotees. The sanctum sanctorum doors of the Kashi Vishwanath temple were opened after the Mangala Aarti in the early hours. The devotees queued up for offering prayers at the temple from Maidagin and Godowlia sides and were welcomed with shower of flowers by district magistrate Satyendra Kumar, the temple's chief executive officer Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, and other officials. The massive influx of the devotees continued at the temple till late afternoon. In the evening there was a slight ease in the crowd and pilgrims did not had to wait very long to offer jalabhishek. They even had the opportunity to witness the Ardhanarishwar Shringar of the deity in the evening. Additional Commissioner of Police (law and order) Shivhari Meena led the officials and forces deployed for crowd management and security arrangements. He inspected areas including Maidagin, Godowlia, Ramapura, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Bulanala, Chowk, Dashashwamedh, and Gate-4 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham to ensure smooth and safe visits and traffic for the pilgrims and kanwariyas. Despite the availability of less space for bathing due to floodwaters, the ghats remained crowded with kanwariyas and other devotees in a large numbers. Extra vigilance was maintained by police and NDRF personnel at the ghats along the river Ganga. The entire temple complex and the ghats were monitored through a CCTV network and drones. Maintaining their years-old tradition, the traders associated with the Vishwanath Gali traders union took out a procession to Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer jalabhishek. The procession, which started from Chittaranjan Park near Dashashwamedh Ghat, was also joined by many dignitaries including Varanasi City South MLA Neelkanth Tiwari. The procession moved amidst the beats of damrus and sound of conch shells. At the beginning of the procession, 11 Vedic priests worshipped the pots filled with water from 84 ghats of Kashi and the same water was offered to Lord Vishwanath. Devotees from Varanasi and neighbouring districts also thronged Markandeya Mahadev temple on the Ganga-Gomati confluence in Kaithi areas in large numbers to offer Jalabhishek. Temples like Mrityunjaya Mahadev, Kriti Visheshwar, Onkaleshwar, Tilbhandeshwar, Kedareshwar, Vishwanatha temple of BHU, and Sarangnath also remained heavily crowded with local devotees.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Long queue of devotees at Lord Shiv temples on third Monday of Shrawan
1 2 Kanpur: Huge rush of devotees was seen at prominent Lord Shiv temples of the city to offer their prayers and perform 'Jalabhishek' on the occasion of third Monday of Shrawan. The devotees took a bath in the Ganga and offered prayers at Shiv temples. Long queue of devotees was seen at Anandeshwar, Siddhanath and Jageshwar temple. At Anandeshwar temple devotees reached after midnight and temple management committee open the doors for devotees after Mangala Aarti around 2 am. Temple management committee apprised that till 9 am around 60,000 devotees visited and offered their prayers. They offered milk, ghee, sandal, flowers, wood apple fruit and leaves and dhatura. The administration had deputed volunteers at the temple. Similar scene was witnessed at Jageshwar temple (Nawabganj) and Siddhanath temple in Jajmau. Bankhandeshwar, Kherapati temple also witnessed surge of devotees throughout the day. Baba Baijnath Dham temple in Patara town also saw huge crowd. Devotees sang bhajans and songs here. It is said that those who offer prayers with devotion, their desires are fulfilled.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Devotees throng Shiv temples on Shrawan's first Monday
Kanpur: The city echoed with the chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' as devotees started thronging Shiv temples since Sunday midnight for offering prayers on the first Monday of Shrawan month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Over half a kilometre long queue of devotees was witnessed at the Anandeshwar temple, Parmat, at midnight. The temple doors opened around 2am after Mangala Aarti. According to the temple management committee, around one lakh devotees visited the temple on the first Monday. Around 250 volunteers of Anandeshwar Vyapari committee offered their services for crowd management. The district administration made elaborate arrangements for crowd management and security with installation of around 200 CCTV cameras at the temple premises. Similar scenes were witnessed at Jageshwar temple, Sidhanath temple and Bankhandeshwar temple. Devotees assembled at the temples since early hours on Monday morning and the influx of visitors continued till late evening. Several devotees took holy dip in the Ganga and collected Gangajal for jalabhishek of Lord Shiv. All major ghats, including Dyodhi Ghat, Sarsaiya Ghat, Parmat Ghat and Atal Ghat remained crowded. Adequate number of policemen were deployed at each ghat to control the crowd and prevent them from going deep into the river. Divers and river police were also deployed at the ghats for the safety of the devotees. There are around 257 Shiv temples in the city and almost all the temples remained crowded throughout the day. The district administration made elaborate security arrangements at all the prominent Shiv temples of the city. To accommodate the advocates on this occasion the judiciary did not pass any adverse order in any case at Kanpur court.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Devotees welcomed with flower shower at KV temple on first day of Sawan
Devotees in queue at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi were greeted with a shower of flowers on Friday, marking the auspicious beginning of the Sawan month. Kanwariyas in Kashi on Friday (Rajesh Kumar/HT) The day began with the Mangala Aarti of Lord Vishwanath. Following the Aarti, divisional commissioner S Rajalingam, who is the ex-officio chairman of the executive committee of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, welcomed devotees by showering flowers upon them. As part of the Shikhar Aradhana ritual, devotees were showered with flowers in front of the three temple peaks representing Lord Baba Shri Kashi Vishwanath, Lord Dandapani and Lord Baikuntheshwar. Three plates of flowers were also offered to Maa Annapurna. The petals from these offerings were distributed throughout the day to devotees, along with Akshat Prasad of Maa Annapurna, as a welcome gift to mark the first day of the holy month. Chief executive officer Vishwa Bhushan, deputy collector Shambhu Sharan, and Tehsildar Mini L Shekhar also welcomed devotees. The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust reaffirmed its commitment to enriching the Sanatan tradition and strengthening the spiritual heritage of Kashi through continued innovation and service. Varanasi DM emphasises cleanliness, safety District magistrate Satyendra Kumar visited several major temples on Friday, including Shultankeshwar Temple, Bhimchandi, Rameshwar and Karmadeshwar Mahadev Temples, to assess arrangements for the Sawan month and ensure a smooth experience for devotees. He gave on-the-spot instructions to officers and stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness, proper lighting, robust security, and health facilities at all major religious sites. 'Devotees should not face any kind of problem during the Sawan month,' he said, directing officials to ensure the best possible services are provided. The DM instructed the necessary cleaning of temple premises and nearby areas and called for the deployment of boats and divers along the banks of the Ganga for added safety.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Flowers showered on devotees at KVT on first day of Shrawan
1 2 Varanasi: Kashi plunged into festivity on Friday with the beginning of the Shrawan month, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Flowers were showered on the devotees visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the first day of the holy month. The day commenced with the Mangala Aarti of Lord Vishwanath followed by a new initiative for the Shrawan month carried out by the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust. This initiative was started at the behest of the ex-officio chairman of the temple trust's executive committee, Varanasi Commissioner S Rajalingam. In previous years, devotees were welcomed at the temple by showering flowers on Mahashivratri and Shrawan Mondays. This year, the first day of Shrawan fell on Friday instead of Monday and as a part of the new initiative starting this year, devotees were welcomed with flowers in front of the three spires of Lord Vishwanath, Lord Dandapani, and Lord Vaikuntheshwar in the temple courtyard, along with Shikhar Aradhana. Subsequently, the second phase of this initiative was completed by showering flowers on devotees from the main sanctum to the temple of Lord Badrinarayan in the courtyard, reflecting the Hari-Har tradition of Kashi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unbelievable: Calculator Shows The Value Of Your House Instantly (Take a Look) Home Value Calculator Search Now Undo In the third and final phase of the initiative, three flower trays were offered to Goddess Annapurna. These flowers were given to devotees throughout the day as a welcome gift along with the sacred offerings of Goddess Annapurna on the first day of Shrawan. In Sanatan faith, Friday is a day for worshipping maternal power, so the first day's initiative was completed by offering flowers to the goddess. The number three holds special significance in Shaivism. Lord Shiva manifests as Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, representing the powers of creation, maintenance, and destruction. Shiva devotees wear the Tripundra mark, and the use of the three-leafed Belpatra is considered sacred for offerings to Shiva. Lord Shiva wields a trident and establishes beings in the three worlds, based on the divine play of Hari or Mahavishnu. Thus, Friday's initiative was completed with distinction in adherence to this Shaiva tradition. The devotees were welcomed by Varanasi Commissioner S Rajalingam, chief executive officer of the temple trust Vishwabhushan, deputy collector Shambhu Sharan, and tehsildar Mini L Shekhar. The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust is continuously committed to enriching Sanatan tradition and strengthening the uniqueness of Kashi through creative innovations, said the CEO. Devotees took holy dip in the Ganga before offering prayers to Lord Shiva.
