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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Uttar Pradesh: Thousands throng Lucknow Shiva temples on first Sawan Monday
Thousands of devotees thronged various Shiva temples in Uttar Pradesh capital on the first Monday of Hindu holy Sawan month. The Mankameshwar temple on Gomti banks and the Buddheshwar temple on Para road drew maximum crowd while a big turnout was seen at a Mahadev temple in Sadar area. A long queue of devotees waiting for their turn outside a Lord Shiva temple in Lucknow on first Sawan Monday on July 14. (HT photo) Dressed in hues of red, orange and yellow, the devotees visited the Shiva temples amid chants of Har Har Mahadev and Bum Bum Bhole. Even sultry weather conditions in the city could not dampen their spirit. One Deepak Agarwal with his wife Rani visited one of the Shiv temples to offer prayers. The duo said ever since they got married, they made it a point to visit Shiva temple daily for the entire month Sawan month. At the Mankameshwar temple, women bought bangles, vermilion and mangalsutra. One of the devotees said it is considered auspicious to buy bangles and vermilion during Sawan. 'Every time I visit the temple, I feel connected to the divine power,' said one of the devotees at the At Mahakal temple here which resembles the renowned Ujjain temple. The district administration has made all arrangements for the convenience and safety of the devotees. According to a police official, continuous patrolling was carried out on all the routes used by the Shiva devotees.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Beeline of devotees at Shiv temples in Prayagraj marks 1st ‘Somvar' of Shrawan
1 2 3 4 5 6 Prayagraj: All prominent Lord Shiv temples in Sangam city witnessed a huge rush of devotees on the occasion of the first 'Somvar' of the ongoing Shrawan month, considered to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. All the temples reverberated with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namah Shivay'. Prominent Lord Shiv temples across the city, including Mankameshwar, Someshwar Mahadev and Padila Mahadev, witnessed long queues of devotees waiting for their turn to offer prayers to Lord Shiv. Barricading by police around prominent Lord Shiv temples, including Mankameshwar and Padila Mahadev, helped the police as well as temple authorities to regulate the crowd. There were separate entry and exit points, and a network of CCTV cameras kept a constant watch on the activities of devotees. The devotees offered milk, honey, sandalwood paste, and leaves of wood apple on the 'shivaling'. Throwing light on the importance of Shrawan 'Somvar', noted religious scholar Dr Amitabh Gour says, "Lord Shiv showers blessings on devotees, and this motivates scores of Shiva devotees, especially kanwariyas, to travel hundreds of kilometres barefoot and offer prayers at the Shiva 'jyotirlinga'." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Shimoga: 1 Trick to Reduce Belly Fat? Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo He further said, "Mondays, or Somvar, in the month of Shrawan are considered highly auspicious for praying to Lord Shiv. As it is believed that the worship of Lord Shiv during the Shrawan month is 108 times more powerful than worshipping during normal days, scores of devotees keep Vrat (fasting) and perform puja and other purification rituals. The devotees offer Bilva leaves (Bel Patra), white flowers, water, honey, and milk. "
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Gurdwaras to get a facelift in Sangam City
Prayagraj: Following the successful beautification and revamp of several key temples in preparation for Maha Kumbh, the initiative is now set to encompass prominent gurdwaras in the city. The tourism department will lead the beautification efforts, aiming to enhance the city's appeal and boost tourism. Gurudwara Pakki Sangat , historically significant as the oldest in the city and a site where Guru Teg Bahadur stayed with his disciples in 1660, will be the first to undergo beautification. Building on the successful beautification of mythologically significant temples like Nagvasuki, Mankameshwar, and Dashashwamedh ahead of Maha Kumbh, the state govt is now set to beautify prominent gurudwaras. The initiative will see the use of red sandstone, installation of sheds, and addition of benches for tourists. Department officials are set to meet Mahant Gyan Singh, chief sevadar of Gurudwara Pakki Sangat, to finalise plans for its beautification. Following this, similar work will commence at Gurudwara Khuldabad, with future plans to beautify additional gurudwaras in Alopibagh, Mirapur, Sadiapur, Manauri and Naini. The department aims to develop these sites as tourism hubs, with an action plan for Pakki Sangat to be prepared and approved before work begins.
