On Friday morning, large numbers of Lord Shiva’s devotees gathered at temples across Gujarat to offer prayers and seek blessings during the sacred month of Shravan.
In Patan, the Somnath temple—one of the 12 Jyotirlingas—saw heavy footfall, with devotees chanting hymns and offering prayers at the crack of dawn. Many stood in long queues near the temple entrance, as devotional songs filled the air.
A similar scene unfolded at Rajkot’s historic Panchnath temple, where worshippers lined up to offer prayers to a beautifully adorned Shivling. The temple, believed to be over 150 years old, is among the city’s most revered religious sites.
According to Hindu belief, worshipping Lord Shiva during Shravan brings peace, spiritual growth, and relief from worldly suffering. The month is marked by fasting, Rudrabhishek rituals (ceremonial bathing of the Shivling with milk, curd, honey, and water), and chanting of Shiva mantras and bhajans.
Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, thousands took a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers—known as the Sangam—on the occasion of Shravan Amavasya. Taking a dip on this day is considered highly auspicious, and devotees also engaged in chanting, penance, and charitable acts.
This comes a day after Sawan Shivratri, which was celebrated with great devotion across the country. In Uttar Pradesh, thousands of Shiva devotees and Kanwar pilgrims gathered at major temples to perform rituals and offer prayers.
Shravan, the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, is among the most spiritually significant periods for Shiva worship. This year, it began on July 11 and will conclude on August 9.