Sawan Starts: Devotees Throng Shiv Temples, Yogi Adityanath Performs Puja In Gorakhpur | WATCH
Across India, millions of devotees marked the auspicious beginning of the Sawan month, offering prayers at famous Shiv temples.
The holy month of Sawan began with great devotion on Friday (July 11), as devotees across India gathered at temples and ghats to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. From early morning hours, large crowds were seen performing rituals in cities like Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Delhi and Gorakhpur. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also joined the religious observance by offering prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple.
In Prayagraj, the spiritual energy was evident at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where devotees gathered at dawn to collect sacred Ganga water.
The Kanwar Yatra, a major pilgrimage undertaken during Sawan, also commenced today from ancient Shiva temples after Purnima. With saffron-clad pilgrims ready to journey to shrines like Kashi Vishwanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has ensured elaborate arrangements for a smooth and safe yatra.
VIDEO | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Devotees offer prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat on the first day of Sawan month.#sawan2025
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 11, 2025
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CM Yogi Adityanath Performs Puja
Adding a significant moment to the day, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath performed traditional puja and rituals at the Gorakhnath Temple. The Chief Minister was seen extending prayers and doing rudrabhishek for peace and prosperity in the state and the nation.
शान्ताकारं शिखरिशयनं नीलकण्ठं सुरेशं
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 11, 2025
विश्वाधारं स्फटिकसदृशं शुभ्रवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्।
गौरीकान्तं त्रितयनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं
वन्दे शम्भुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्।।
देवाधिदेव महादेव के प्रिय श्रावण मास के प्रथम दिवस के पावन अवसर पर आज @Gorakhnathmndr में विधि-विधान से रुद्राभिषेक… pic.twitter.com/3GwfuOXgbY
In Delhi, visuals from the Prachin Shri Bhairav Mandir in Kalkaji showed devotees lighting lamps and immersing themselves in the spiritual essence of the season.
#WATCH | Delhi: Devotees offer prayers at Prachin Shri Bhairav Mandir in Kalkaji on the first day of 'Sawan' month. pic.twitter.com/hIpKLOg0L1
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2025
In Varanasi, the ancient city echoed with bhajans as a large number of worshippers thronged the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, seeking divine blessings.
VIDEO | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Devotees in large numbers gather at Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer prayers on the first day of Sawan month.#sawan2025
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 11, 2025
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Meanwhile, Kanpur’s Anandeshwar Mahadev Mandir witnessed an overwhelming footfall of devotees on Sawan’s first day. Chanting “Har Har Mahadev,” people offered bel leaves, milk, and prayers to the revered deity.
#WATCH | Kanpur, UP: Devotees arrive in large numbers to offer prayers at Anandeshwar Mahadev Mandir, on the first day of 'sawan'. pic.twitter.com/YSQG9NkdkA
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2025
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Devotees offer prayers at Daksheswar Mahadev Temple in Haridwar, on the first day of the holy month of Sawan. pic.twitter.com/Xk22PazOju
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2025
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari marked the auspicious start of Sawan today, performing sacred rituals and offering prayers at the revered Raj Rajeshwar Mandir in Jaipur City Palace.
#WATCH | Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari performs rituals and offers prayers at Raj Rajeshwar Mandir at Jaipur City Palace, on the first date of the holy month of Sawan.
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2025
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The holy month of Sawan, which began today, 11th July, is set to conclude on 9th August 2025.
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