Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Shravan's 2nd Monday draws massive crowds to Deoghar Temple
During a special holy month called Shravan, many people visit temples to pray to Lord Shiva.
On the second Monday of this month, a huge crowd came to the Baba Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
They poured holy water on the temple as part of a ritual called Jalabhishek.
The local government made special plans to keep everyone safe and help the crowds move smoothly.
One visitor said the facilities at the temple were very good.
Many other temples across India also had big crowds that day.
In Uttarakhand, people gathered at the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Haridwar carrying Ganga water.
In Assam, thousands of people visited the Krishnashram Shiva Temple in Nagaon.
Everyone chanted and prayed to Lord Shiva during this special time.
Large crowds gathered at the Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand, on the second Monday of Shravan to perform Jalabhishek.
The district administration made special arrangements for crowd management and the safety and convenience of pilgrims.
A devotee praised the facilities at the temple, saying 'There were very good facilities here.'
In Uttarakhand, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kankhal, Haridwar, to perform Jalabhishek with Ganga water.
Thousands of devotees also gathered at the Krishnashram Shiva Temple in Nagaon, Assam, to offer water to Lord Shiva.
- Who
- Shiva devotees, the Deoghar district administration, and temple administrations at Baidyanath, Daksheshwar Mahadev, and Krishnashram temples.
- What
- Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform Jalabhishek on the second Monday of Shravan, with special arrangements for crowd management.
- When
- The second Monday of Shravan (holy month).
- Where
- Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand; Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand; and Krishnashram Shiva Temple in Nagaon, Assam.
- Why
- The second Monday of Shravan holds special significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, who believe offering water brings blessings and spiritual merit.
- Event
- Second Monday of Shravan at Shiva temples
- Main location
- Baba Baidyanath Temple, Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Other locations
- Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple (Kankhal, Haridwar); Krishnashram Shiva Temple (Nagaon, Assam)
- Ritual
- Jalabhishek (offering holy water to Lord Shiva)
- Administrative arrangements
- Crowd management, safety, and convenience measures for pilgrims
- Devotee reaction
- "There were very good facilities here"
- Temple significance
- Baba Baidyanath Temple is one of India's most prominent religious sites