A large number of Kanwariya pilgrims gathered at Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi on Monday to pay homage to Lord Vishwanath on the third Monday of the sacred Shravan month.
From early morning, thousands of Kanwariyas and local worshipers assembled at the temple following a holy bath in the Ganges. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple management welcomed the devotees by showering flower petals as they arrived.
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Chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bol Bam” echoed throughout the city to mark the occasion. The day coincided with Nag Panchami, and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham was decorated with elaborate floral arrangements.
Throughout the day, devotees performed rituals, with attendance estimated between one thousand and two thousand people. Despite the large turnout, visitors reported a smooth experience and commended the organized queue management system and the spiritual ambience of the temple.
Families gathered to offer prayers at the shrine, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and attracts significant numbers of devotees during the holy month of Shravan, as pilgrims from across India visit to worship Lord Shiva.