Jyeshtabhishekam (Aani Thirumanjanam), the annual sacred bathing ritual, was held in grandeur at the famous Kamalavalli Nachiyar Temple, Woraiyur, one of the 108 Divya Desams and revered as the second among them.
According to belief, worshipping Lord Shiva during Shravan helps devotees attain peace and relief from worldly troubles. The month holds deep spiritual significance, marked by fasting, chanting of Shiva mantras, singing bhajans, and performing Rudrabhishek, a ceremonial bathing of the Shiva
The District Magistrate, Ramban, posted on X, "A complete ban on swimming, bathing, fishing and roaming near River Chenab & all Nallahs in District Ramban due to rising water levels and safety risks. Strict legal action against violators.Stay Alert. Stay Safe."
The sacred bathing ritual of Lord Jagannath along with his sibling - Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadhra - was held on the occasion Snana Purnima in Puri on Wednesday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took cognisance of the tragic accident that occurred in Saharanpur district during bathing in a canal and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.
Amid the ongoing Nautapa, devotees are thronging Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya, finding respite from the scorching heat while fulfilling their spiritual aspirations.
On Vaishakh Purnima, devotees gathered at Prayagraj's Sangam to take a holy dip and offer prayers. Many believe that bathing in the Ganga on this day brings blessings and fulfills wishes. Families also performed charity and pooja as part of the sacred rituals.
Bangladesh Army personnel are actively performing their duties to ensure security at puja mandaps, bathing ghats, and important religious places in different parts of the country, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement late Saturday.
Notably, 30 people reportedly lost their lives at the stampede that occurred on the occasion of the Mauni Amavasya bathing ritual on January 29 at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
The report, dated February 28 and uploaded on the NGT's website on March 7, stated: "As per statistical analysis, the water quality during the bathing days of Maha Kumbh 2025 at monitoring locations in River Ganga and River Yamuna in Prayagraj was fit for bathing under Primary Water Quality
The grand and historic Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is successfully concluding on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri on February 26. The sacred bathing ritual continues as more devotees arrive, adding to the growing crowd, said Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya o