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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Admin gears up to regulate crowd of devotees on 3rd Shrawan Somvar today
1 2 Prayagraj: Cops are gearing up to regulate crowd of devotees, including kanwariyas , for the third Shrawan Somvar, after anticipating heavy footfall of devotees at prominent Lord Shiv temples along the kanwar yatra route on Monday. With increased security measures and crowd management strategies, including the deployment of additional police pickets and traffic diversion, cops are also utilising technology like drones and CCTV surveillance. They are coordinating with various departments to ensure a smooth and safe experience for devotees. A senior cop told TOI, "Senior cops have reviewed security arrangements for the third somvar of the Shrawan month and deployed additional forces to regulate the flow of devotees at 12 prominent Lord Shiv temples in the district. Both male and female cops have been assigned duties to maintain surveillance in and around temple premises." Meanwhile, scores of kanwariyas on Sunday left for Varanasi to offer jalabhishek to Lord Shiv amidst chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bol Bam'. Noted religious scholar Dr Amitabh Gour told TOI, "The third Somvar of the Shrawan month is a day of fasting and worship dedicated to Lord Shiv. Devotees, including kanwariyas, take a holy bath and perform all rituals, including holding special prayers, performing Abhishek of the shivaling, and chanting mantras. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo ." Gour, meanwhile, said, "Devotees also offer prayers to Lord Shiv with Bilva Patra (Bael leaves), Chandan (sandalwood paste), Dhatura (a type of flower), Bhang (a cannabis drink), and milk, and perform abhishek with Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar) and water along with flowers."
United News of India
6 days ago
- General
- United News of India
UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Rudrabhishek at Mansarovar Temple on Sawan Shivratri
Gorakhpur, July 23 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at the Mansarovar temple in Adhiyari Bagh on the occasion of Shravan Shivratri. Observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha during the holy month of Shravan, Shravan Shivratri is a significant day when devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for health, happiness, and prosperity. At the revered temple, the chief minister, , who is also the Goraksha Peethadishwar (chief of cow protection) performed Rudrabhishek with water, cow milk, and sugarcane juice following an offering of sacred items, including Bilva Patra, lotus flowers, Durva grass, and other traditional materials. A priest from the Gorakhnath Temple conducted the ceremony, reciting Mahamantras from the Rudrashtadhyayi of the Shukla Yajurveda Samhita. The chief minister also performed a havan and aarti, as Vedic chants echoed through the premises. He prayed to Lord Shiva for the well-being, prosperity, and peace of the people of Uttar Pradesh. UNI MBD XC AAB
