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.
Ahead of the first Monday of the holy month of Shraavan (Sawan), devotees in huge numbers reached for the 84 Mahadev Yatra in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. July 14 marks the first Monday of this year's Shravan (Sawan) month.
July 14 marks the first Monday of this year's Shravan (Sawan) month. On the occasion, bhasma aarti of Baba Mahakal was performed in Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple.
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.
With the beginning of the holy Sawan month on Friday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the Kanwar Yatra in Ujjain and also showered flowers to welcome the Kanwar Yatris.
The sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on the first day of the 'Sawan' month. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the early morning ritual, which is considered very divine.
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..."
After performing the rituals of worship, CM Yadav spoke to reporters and said that he has been visiting Sandipani Ashram on the occasion of Guru Purnima for the last several years and worshipping Maharshi Sandipani.
Devotees gathered on the eve of Guru Purniam to offer prayers at Chhatarpur's Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir today.
Earlier, the sacred Bhasma Aarti was also performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain in the early morning on Thursday, on the occasion of Guru Purnim
On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, the sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain.
Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the early morning ritual, which is considered very divine. The temple resonated with chants and spiritual fervor, ma