Tag: devotees

Thousands of Devotees Join ’84 Mahadev Yatra’ in Ujjain Ahead of First Sawan Somwar

Observed as one of the holiest periods in the Hindu calendar, the Shravan (Sawan) month is especially significant for devotees of Lord Shiva.

July 14, 2025

Massive Devotee Turnout at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on First Monday of Sawan

Long queues of devotees were seen at the historic temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, as chants of “Har Har Mahadev” filled the air.

July 14, 2025

CM Yogi Adityanath Leads ‘Sawan’ Rituals with Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath Temple; Devotees Flock to Shiva Shrines Nationwide

The first day of Sawan, a spiritually significant month dedicated to Lord Shiva in the Hindu lunar calendar, witnessed a massive influx of devotees at Shiva temples across India.

July 11, 2025

Devotees Perform ‘Rudrabhishek’ at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple as Holy Month of Sawan Begins

This year, Sawan—the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar—begins on July 11 and will continue until August 9.

July 11, 2025

8th Batch of Devotees Sets Off from Pahalgam for Annual Amarnath Yatra

Devotees like Surender from Jaipur, on his third Amarnath Yatra, praised the arrangements and hospitality extended to pilgrims.

July 10, 2025

Devotees Flock to Puri for Sacred ‘Adhara Panna’ Ritual During Rath Yatra

“This is a sacred offering performed after all daily rituals. The drink is offered in pots resembling the Lord’s mouth and is never distributed to devotees,” explained Madhav Chandra Puja Panda, a senior temple servitor.

July 7, 2025

Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Celebrated with Grand Ceremony in Dharamshala, Dignitaries and Devotees Join in Tribute

Across the region, monks and devotees offered prayers for his long life. At Dorjidak Monastery near Shimla, Tibetan monks in exile led solemn rituals and offerings.

July 6, 2025

Devotees Flock to Triveni Sangam for Holy Dip on Devshayani Ekadashi in Prayagraj

Devotees from across the region arrived at the Sangam before sunrise to bathe, pray, and offer donations as part of the sacred ritual.

July 6, 2025

Offline Registration for Amarnath Yatra Begins in Jammu as Devotees Arrive in Large Numbers

The Yatra will proceed via both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart from the Jammu base camp on July 2.

June 30, 2025

Thrissur Pooram 2025 Begins in Kerala with Grand Processions and Devotees Flocking to Temple Grounds

A total of 10 participating temples from in and around Thrissur send their deities in elaborate processions to the Vadakkumnathan Temple to pay homage to Lord Shiva.

May 6, 2025