‘Sawan’ also known as ‘Shravan’ is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and is considered as one of the holiest months. Every Monday during this period is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi on Thursday.
“Today, I had the great privilege of doing Rudrabhishek and darshan-worship of the Jyotirlinga of Devadhidev Mahadev Lord Shiva at Baba Vishwanath Dham in Kashi. Prayed to Baba Vishwanath ji for the welfare of all the people of the state. Har Har Mahadev!”, posted the Deputy CM on X.
The Deputy Chief Minister performed prayers at the Lord Shiva shrine. Images show Deputy Chief Minister Maurya presenting the ‘Shivaling’ with flowers and milk. On the festival of Shravan Somvar, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple earlier on Monday.
‘Sawan’ also known as ‘Shravan’ is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and is considered as one of the holiest months. Every Monday during this period is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.