Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Thousands Gather as Sawan Begins Nationwide in India
Sawan is a special month in the Hindu calendar that starts on July 30 and ends on August 28.
On the first day, many people went to temples to pray to Lord Shiva.
In cities like Patna, Haridwar, and Delhi, crowds were huge.
People poured water, milk, flowers, and sweets on the Shiva lingam.
A big pilgrimage called the Kanwar Yatra also began, with police and cameras keeping everyone safe.
The month is full of fasts, special prayers, and celebrations.
Devotees expect even larger crowds later in the month.
The whole event is a time for devotion, reflection, and community.
Thousands of devotees flocked to Shiva temples on Sawan's first day across India.
Major pilgrimage sites like Patna, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, and Varanasi saw record crowds.
Kanwar Yatra preparations intensified, with police and CCTV monitoring the route.
Devotees performed jalabhishek, offered water, milk, flowers, and sweets to Lord Shiva.
The holy month of Sawan runs from July 30 to August 28, featuring festivals such as Shravan Shivratri and Kanwar Yatra.
- Who
- Devotees across India
- What
- Flocking to Shiva temples to mark the start of the holy month of Sawan
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- Patna, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, Varanasi, and other cities
- Why
- To offer prayers, perform rituals, and seek blessings of Lord Shiva
- Start date
- July 30, 2024
- End date
- August 28, 2024
- Main deity
- Lord Shiva
- Key festivals
- Shravan Shivratri, Kanwar Yatra
- Major locations
- Patna, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, Varanasi