Sawan Monday, Nag Panchami Draw Lakhs Of Devotees To Shiva Temples Across Delhi-NCR

Large crowds of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Delhi and neighbouring areas on the third Monday of Sawan, which coincided with Nag Panchami.

Devotees arrived early to offer prayers, perform Jalabhishek and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

The ancient Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk witnessed a steady flow of devotees throughout the morning.

Worshippers gathered to mark the auspicious Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami, adding to the festive atmosphere around the temple.

Devotees said the coincidence of the two religious occasions made the day particularly significant.

Many worshippers observed the tradition of visiting Shiva temples every Monday during Sawan.

The ancient Shiva Temple in Connaught Place witnessed a large gathering, with devotees offering prayers and seeking blessings on the third Monday of the holy month.

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, the Dudheshwar Nath Temple recorded a significant footfall as devotees arrived early to perform Jalabhishek and offer prayers.

The temple, however, witnessed a strong religious fervour as worshippers observed the auspicious occasion.

Amritsar in Punjab saw large crowds at the Shivala Bagh Bhaiyan Temple, where Sawan Monday coincided with Nag Panchami and Sankranti.

Long queues formed outside the ancient temple from early morning, with devotees reportedly waiting for up to two hours for darshan.

Devotees offered prayers, observed fasts and performed Shivling rituals.

Despite rain, lakhs visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, where authorities deployed extra security and drones to manage crowds.

The celebrations reflected the religious fervour of Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami.

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