Sawan 2026 Special: Right time to immerse yourself in the devotion of Bholenath, your luck will improve by visiting these 5 famous temples of Shiva.

In Sanatan culture, the holy month of Sawan (Sawan 2026) dedicated to the worship of Devadhidev Mahadev has started. The shouts of ‘Bam-Bam Bhole’ echoing all around, the huge crowd of devotees thronging Shiva temples and the lush green blanket of nature make the atmosphere of this month completely spiritual and picturesque. On this auspicious occasion of Sawan, Shiva devotees from every corner of the country take out Kanwar Yatra and perform Jalabhishek by visiting Jyotirlingas and famous Shivalayas. If you are also planning a religious trip to see Lord Shiva with your family or friends this Saavan, then we are going to tell you about those selected and extremely miraculous temples of the country, where you should definitely pay obeisance once during Saavan. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated in the ancient and religious city of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, holds a prominent place among the 12 Jyotirlingas of the country. In the month of Sawan, the beauty of Kashi and the view of the Ganga ghats are worth seeing. Lakhs of devotees from India and abroad come here to have darshan of Baba Bholenath and offer Ganga water. Since the construction of the new corridor, visiting here has become more accessible, leading to a huge increase in both local tourism and religious enthusiasm. Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain: Where special worship of the God of Time and Death is done. Mahakaleshwar Temple, situated on the banks of Shipra River in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is famous all over the world for its special Bhasma Aarti and south facing Shivling. There is no comparison to the energy and divinity here on Monday of Sawan. In Ujjain, the city of Mahakal, every Monday of Sawan, King Mahakal himself takes out his horse and goes on a tour of the city to know the condition of the entire people, to see which crores of devotees gather from every corner of the country. Kedarnath Dham: The journey to Kedarnath Dham, the highest among the twelve Jyotirlingas located in the lap of Himalayas, in the snowy valleys of Uttarakhand and in the lap of Kedar Mountain, is considered to be the most difficult but most rewarding in the month of Sawan. It is the dream of every Shiva devotee to visit the natural beauty of Kedar Valley and this ancient temple surrounded by clouds. During the monsoon season, when there are continuous light showers and the snow-covered peaks shine amid the greenery, the view appears like a supernatural world. Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar: The famous Shakti and Shiv Dham of Jharkhand. Baba Baidyanath Dham situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand becomes the biggest center of Kanwariyas in the month of Sawan. The Shivalinga established here is worshiped as Manokamna Linga, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The Kanwariyas who come from Sultanganj after completing a difficult journey of hundreds of kilometers carrying Ganga water, offer water to Baba while chanting ‘Om Namah Shivay’ throughout the month of Sawan. The arrangement and spiritual atmosphere here mesmerizes everyone.