Shravan Somvar: Devotees Flock To Temples To Perform Lord Shiva 'Abhishek'. In Pics

There were eight Sawan Mondays or Somwars commemorated this year rather than four, and Sawan lasted 59 days.

Devotees continued to participate in various religious activities and rituals throughout the holy month of Shravan, spreading joy, harmony, and spiritual rejuvenation.

Devotees eagerly waited to perform the 'abhishek' of Lord Shiva at Baba Baidyanath Dham on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan in Deoghar district. (Image Source: PTI)

The pious month started on Tuesday, July 4, and it finished on Thursday, August 31. The Sawan Somwar fasts began on July 10 in the meanwhile. On August 28, the final Sawan Somwar fast was observed. (Image Source: PTI)

Jammu: Devotees offered prayers on the occasion of the first Monday of the holy month of 'Shravan' at Aap Shambhu Temple in Jammu. (Image Source: PTI)

Every Monday, or Somvar, during the holy month of Sawan, worshippers went to the temple and presented Shiva with milk, flowers, holy water, and bael leaves. (Image Source: PTI)

Prayagraj: Devotees performed the 'Abhishek' of Lord Shiva on the occasion of the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan at a temple in Prayagraj. (Image Source: PTI)

Tuesdays were exclusively devoted to the goddess Parvati, or Mangalwar. Tuesday fasting was referred to as Mangal Gauri Vrat during this month, according to Drik Panchang. (Image Source: PTI)

Ghaziabad: Devotees thronged Dudheshwar Nath temple on the occasion of the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan in Ghaziabad. (Image Source: PTI)

This year was particularly fortunate because, thanks to Adhik Shrawan Maas, Shrawan lasted for two months after a long break of 19 years. (Image Source: PTI)

Kanpur: A devotee whispered in the ears of 'Nandi' at Bankhandeshwar Mahadev Temple for the fulfillment of her wishes during the holy month of Shravan in Kanpur. (Image Source: PTI)

Sawan, also known as Shrawan or Savan, had begun. Hindus considered the whole month of Sawan to be auspicious, and during this period, worshippers honored Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. (Image Source: PTI)