Minister of State V. Somanna visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri and had the darshan of Lord Jagannath today. During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by his family. The Minister urged all Hindus in the country to come to Puri and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath.
Devotees in Kathmandu thronged Shiva temples on Shrawan Sakranti, the first day of the holy month of Shrawan. Women observed fasts and offered prayers for family well-being. The Pashupatinath Temple saw a major rush, as Hindus believe worshipping Lord Shiva during this month brings blessings
He further stated that until the new syllabus was implemented, verses from the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana would be included in the daily prayer meetings of schools in the state. "
Several devotees observe strict fasts, abstaining from grains and consuming only fruits, milk, and specific food permitted during fasting. Rituals are performed with great devotion both at home and in temples.
"We are nobody's slaves," Abdullah asserted, adding that he must be informed under which law he was stopped from visiting the Mazar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar's Naqshband Sahib. The Jammu and Kashmir CM said that despite attempts to stop him, he was able to recite prayers.
Devotees were seen queuing up to offer prayers and perform rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, as the auspicious month of Sawan continues to draw crowds to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took a holy dip in the Shipra river at Narsingh Ghat located in Ujjain district on Saturday and offered prayers on the occasion.
Speaking to ANI, Rane expressed his faith and devotion, saying, "...Today is the first day of the 'Sawan' month and I prayed for the well-being of everyone. May our nation continue to develop...I am feeling very good after offering prayers at the temple..."
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari offered prayers at the historic Shri Rajrajeshwar Shiva Temple, located within the City Palace in Jaipur, marking the auspicious beginning of the holy month of 'Sawan'.