Sawan Monday, Nag Panchami Draw Crowds to Shiva Temples

Another devotee noted that Nag Panchami had added to the religious significance of the day and that she visits the temple every Monday during Sawan by the grace of Lord Shiva. “Today is also Nag Panchami, and by Lord Shiva’s grace, we come here every Monday during Sawan,” she told IANS.

A large crowd was also seen at the ancient Shiva Temple in Connaught Place, where devotees gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings.

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, large crowds gathered at the Dudheshwar Nath Temple. Shiva devotees arrived early to perform Jalabhishek and offer prayers, with the temple witnessing significant footfall on the auspicious occasion.

In Amritsar, Punjab, a large number of devotees gathered at the Shivala Bagh Bhaiyan Temple as Sawan Monday coincided with Nag Panchami and Sankranti. Long queues formed from early morning, with devotees reportedly waiting for up to two hours for darshan. Devotees offered prayers, observed fasts and participated in various religious rituals centred around the Shivling.

Religious fervour was also witnessed in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where lakhs of devotees gathered at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham despite rain. Devotees waited in long queues for darshan and offered water to Baba Vishwanath. Extensive security arrangements, including police deployment and drone surveillance, were put in place.