Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Devotees Celebrate Sawan Shivratri at Shiva Temples in UP
Today was Sawan Shivratri, a special day for people who worship the Hindu god Shiva.
Many people went to Shiva temples in Uttar Pradesh to pray.
Big crowds gathered, especially at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Kartikeya Mahadev Temple, which recently reopened.
The police were watching with cameras and drones to keep everyone safe.
People offered prayers and celebrated this important day.
Devotees thronged Shiva temples on Sawan Shivratri in Uttar Pradesh.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi saw a large gathering of devotees.
Authorities maintained special surveillance using CCTV cameras and drones.
The Kartikeya Mahadev Temple in Sambhal, reopened this year, also had a significant turnout.
Officials performed 'jalabhishek' at the Kartikeya Mahadev Temple.
- Who
- Devotees and worshippers of Lord Shiva.
- What
- Devotees offered prayers at Shiva temples on Sawan Shivratri.
- When
- Wednesday, July 23rd.
- Where
- Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi and Sambhal.
- Why
- To celebrate Sawan Shivratri, a religious festival.
- Event
- Sawan Shivratri
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Temples Mentioned
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kartikeya Mahadev Temple
- Surveillance
- CCTV cameras and drones
- Official Role
- Sub Divisional Magistrate Vikas Chandra