Har Har Mahadev echoed across the country: A sea of ​​faith on the first Monday of Sawan, watch the video

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Sawan First Somwar 2026: Today, August 3, 2026, is the first Monday of the month of Sawan, and a remarkable wave of devotion to Shiva is sweeping across the country. With the first rays of dawn, devotees have begun to flock to all the major Shiva temples and Jyotirlingas across the country. Standing in long queues, devotees are eager to receive the blessings of their beloved Lord Mahadev.

In the Sanatan tradition, the month of Sawan is considered Lord Shiva’s most beloved month. It is believed that during this holy month, Goddess Parvati performed severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband. This is why the importance of Mondays in Sawan is even greater, and people pray for peace and happiness by performing Jalabhishek on this day.

Devotees gathered for Mangala Aarti in Kashi

This morning’s scene in Kashi, the city of salvation, was extraordinary. A grand “Mangala Aarti” was performed for Lord Vishweshwara at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with devotees arriving from far and wide to participate. Devotees lined up, carrying Ganga water, Bel leaves, and flowers to perform the ritual of offering water to Baba. The entire temple complex resounded with chants of Shiva.

Special Abhishek in Ujjain

At the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Lord Shiva was also specially anointed and adorned. His famous tableau will also be taken out today. An atmosphere of faith has prevailed since morning at the Somnath Temple, the first Jyotirlinga located on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Gujarat. Devotees are offering water to Lord Shiva and seeking his blessings for the fulfillment of their wishes.

A huge crowd gathered in Deoghar as well.

A large crowd of devotees gathered at Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, on the first Monday of Sawan. The local administration is on high alert regarding security arrangements. Deoghar Superintendent of Police Praveen Pushkar stated that a crowd of approximately 200,000 to 300,000 people is expected to gather today.

Police forces have been deployed since last night to control the crowds and ensure the safety of devotees. Quick Response Team (QRT) members and soldiers are deployed at every corner to ensure devotees can offer prayers without any hassle. The administration has made elaborate arrangements at every level to ensure this first major day of Sawan passes peacefully.

The entire country is immersed in Shiva devotion.

Not only major temples, but even smaller Shiva temples in villages and cities are witnessing large crowds of devotees. People bathe early in the morning and head to Shiva temples. Some offer Bel leaves, while others try to appease Mahadev with milk and water. This first Monday of Sawan has united the entire country.

The excitement of Sawan isn’t limited to North India, but from the south to the west, every temple is thronged with Shiva devotees today. Every devotee seeks refuge in Mahadev today, praying that this month, dear to Lord Shiva, brings happiness and peace to everyone’s life.

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