Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Thousands Gather at Shiva Temples on First Monday of Sawan
In India, a big religious month called Sawan starts on July 30 and ends on August 28.
On the first Monday of this month, millions of people went to temples that honor Lord Shiva.
In Varanasi, they dipped in the Ganga river and then prayed at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
In Haridwar, they visited the Daksha Mahadev Temple, where many think Lord Shiva stays at his in‑laws’ home and grants wishes.
In Deoghar, the Baba Baidyanath Temple was full of people, but the crowd was managed well.
Everyone praised the temple staff for keeping things organized, and many said they would come again next year.
Millions of devotees thronged Shiva temples nationwide on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan, which began July 30 and ends August 28.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi saw large crowds, with devotees performing Mangala Aarti and offering jalabhishek after a holy dip in the Ganga.
Daksha Mahadev Temple in Haridwar attracted devotees who believed Lord Shiva resides at his in‑laws’ home during Sawan and grants wishes.
Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar reported a packed crowd, yet praised smooth crowd management and good arrangements.
Temple officials and devotees praised the administration for handling the huge turnout, noting improvements over previous years.
- Who
- Millions of devotees and temple officials across India
- What
- Large crowds gathered at Shiva temples to offer prayers and seek blessings on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan
- When
- July 30 – August 28, 2024
- Where
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Daksha Mahadev Temple in Haridwar, Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, and other Shiva temples nationwide
- Why
- Devotees believe the first Monday of Sawan is a powerful time for blessings, mental strength, and wish fulfillment
- Event
- First Monday of Sawan
- Date
- July 30 – August 28, 2024
- Location
- India
- Temples
- Kashi Vishwanath, Daksha Mahadev, Baba Baidyanath
- Attendance
- Millions of devotees