According to an official statement from the CM's office, Patel has observed the tradition of visiting ancient Shiva temples every Monday; beginning with Dholeshwar Mahadev near Gandhinagar, followed by Stambheshwar Mahadev at Kavi-Kamboi in Bharuch, and Hatkeshwar Mahadev at Vadnagar.
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
On the occasion of Sawan Shivratri, thousands of devotees and Kanwar pilgrims gather at famous Shiva temples in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh today to offer their prayers and perform rituals.
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
On the occasion of 'First Sawan Somwar', a huge number of devotees flocked to Shiva temples. Shravan (or Sawan) holds immense significance in Hindu mythology. It is believed that the Shravan month is the most beloved month of Lord Shiva. Worshipping Shiva in this month gives relief from all
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'.
The trip was led by Kannur District Coordinator Tansheer KR and was arranged in response to requests from regular passengers of the KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell.
The ancient temple of Lord Shiva situated near Parvati Kund during the holy pilgrimage to Adi Kailash Om Parvat was opened for devotees on Friday, according to a press statement.
After inaugurating India's first vertical lift sea bridge, New Pamban Rail Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Ramanthanswamy temple in the state.
Speaking to ANI, Haryana Governor Dattatreya said, "Today, the people of the country are celebrating on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. I have also offered prayers here. Lord Shiva symbolises strength and energy. The country needs energy and should move on the path of development."
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife, on Wednesday, on the occasion of Mahashivratri, performed Jalabhishek and Puja at Shri Vankhandi Mahadev Shiva Temple in Khatima.