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Devotees Flock To Temples On First Monday Of Sawan — IN PICS
The month of Sawan, also known as Shravan, courts immense spiritual significance among Hindus, especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
![The month of Sawan, also known as Shravan, courts immense spiritual significance among Hindus, especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/82b06b3c37dc9fc254c90755e35af5be172163217365319_original.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The sacred month of Sawan is revered by Hindus for its spiritual significance, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva.
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![Many devotees thronged temples dedicated to Lord Shiva to offer their prayers on Monday morning. (Source: PTI)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/617c4cd6f17d3c3efa1ed5b9f96ad730290c7.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Many devotees thronged temples dedicated to Lord Shiva to offer their prayers on Monday morning. (Source: PTI)
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![During the month of Sawan, devotees typically observe fasts on Mondays, known as Shravan Somvar, as the day is considered auspicious. (Source: PTI)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/0b7372be4cd932733d3ed2495786ed8a425ca.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
During the month of Sawan, devotees typically observe fasts on Mondays, known as Shravan Somvar, as the day is considered auspicious. (Source: PTI)
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![The month of Sawan falls between July and August, and marks a period of worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. (Source: PTI)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/ea15e8e9dc6abe0a09f711d55e4d6e4dc09bd.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The month of Sawan falls between July and August, and marks a period of worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. (Source: PTI)
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![Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers on the first Monday of Sawan, at Shri Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. (Source: PTI)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/2459c7ac3eb649ad61042718088344470b093.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers on the first Monday of Sawan, at Shri Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. (Source: PTI)
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![It is during Sawan that, according to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is believed to have consumed poison that emerged from the churning of the ocean, thus saving the universe from its toxic effects. (Source: PTI)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/cbcb86075e5be6e71729da2af48de91c54668.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
It is during Sawan that, according to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is believed to have consumed poison that emerged from the churning of the ocean, thus saving the universe from its toxic effects. (Source: PTI)
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![Other common practices of devotees include chanting Shiva mantras, singing devotional songs and performing Rudrabhishek, or the ceremonial bathing of Shiva Lingam. (Source: PTI)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/07/22/29b93121849cf92c384274e41e9a9086e2c34.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Other common practices of devotees include chanting Shiva mantras, singing devotional songs and performing Rudrabhishek, or the ceremonial bathing of Shiva Lingam. (Source: PTI)
Published at : 22 Jul 2024 02:04 PM (IST)
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