25 July,2016 11:01 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Shiva devotees in huge numbers thronged temples in India on the first Monday of the holy Shravan month amid tight security
Devotess of Lord Shiva thronged his temples in huge numbers across India on the first Monday of the holy Shravan month amid tight security.
Shiva temples in the state of Uttar Pradesh saw thousands of devotees line up to offer prayers to the deity.
Devotees on the way to Jalabhishek on the first day of the holy month of the Shravan in Varanasi on Monday. Pic/PTI
Massive crowds were witnessed at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, which is one of the 12 holy seats of Lord Shiva -- one of the 12 jyotirlingas. Serpentine queues were seen of 'kanwariyas' who had lined up since early morning to offer 'ganga jal' at the Shivaling. Crowds also made a beeline to the Mankameshwar temple in Lucknow.
Kanwarias on their way to offer holy water to Lord Shiva on the occasion of holy month of Shravan at Rautara in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Monday. Pic/PTI
With the arrival of Shravan, Kanwariyas are starting on their annual pilgrimage. Thousands of d Kanwariyas walk long distances with a stick holding two urns to anoint Shivalingams at Lord Shiva temples.
Devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva at a temple on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan in Gurgaon on Monday. Pic/PTI
Kanwariyas carrying water from Narmada river in Hoshangabad, during holy month of Shravan in Bhopal. Pic/PTI
