Sawan Somwar 2020: Devotees at Varanasi on solution to Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Sawan 2020: Lakhs of devotees throughout the nation are observing ‘Sawan Somwar’ on the primary Somwar or Monday within the month of Sawan. The month corresponds to primarily July-August within the Gregorian calendar that we usually observe. Sawan, within the top on monsoon season in India, is important not just for farmers and the financial system however crores of devotees of Lord Shiva and Vishnu who observe vrats and do pujas within the month of Sawan.
The auspicious month of Sawan begins at this time and ends on August 3. It is also called ‘Shravan’ and ‘Avani’. Mythology says, it’s in Sawan that Lord Shiva had chosen Parvati as his spouse and the month is devoted to Shiva and Parvati.
‘Sawan Somwar’ 2020 in footage
In Varanasi, devotees take a holy dip in river Ganga and provide prayers.
Varanasi: Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga and provide prayers, on the primary Monday of ‘sawan’ month. pic.twitter.com/cnWYdOovCq
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Aarti and puja at Mahakaleshwar Temple at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
#WATCH: Prayers being provided at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, on the primary Monday of ‘sawan’ month. #MadhyaPradeshpic.twitter.com/vNsw4UNbir
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In Jharkhand, devotees provide prayers from exterior the gates of the Pahari Mandir in Ranchi on ‘Sawan Somwar’. Jharkhand authorities has prolonged COVID-19 lockdown until July 31.
Jharkhand: Devotees provide prayers from exterior as portals of Pahari Mandir in Ranchi stay closed, on the primary Monday of ‘sawan’ month.
The state authorities has prolonged #CoronavirusLockdown until July 31. pic.twitter.com/57t3qwg2uc
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In Haryana, devotees provide prayers at Saketri Shiva temple in Panchkula on ‘Sawan Somwar’.
Haryana: Devotees provide prayers at Saketri Shiva temple in Panchkula on the primary Monday of ‘sawan’ month. pic.twitter.com/rB5Ot6u7s6
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Devotees in Delhi’s Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk on ‘Sawan Somwar’. Temperature of devotees is being checked as a precautionary measure towards COVID-19.
Delhi: Devotees provide prayers at Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk on the primary Monday of ‘sawan’ month. Temperature of devotees can also be being checked with thermometer gun, as a precautionary measure to comprise the unfold of #Coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/YCQY3klqY9
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In Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Temple, devotees provide prayers to Lord Shiva.
Varanasi: Devotees collect at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the primary Monday of ‘sawan’ month. pic.twitter.com/hIFi1obhEJ
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Shravan 2020: Key dates for vrat or puja within the subsequent few days
Kamika Ekadashi (July 16): This is without doubt one of the 24 Ekadashi vrats, noticed to hunt the blessing of Lord Vishnu.
Shravan Somwar Vrats: Devotees quick on all Mondays and provide prayers to Shiva.
Mangala Gauri Vrats: Many married ladies do puja on Tuesdays for happiness of their household.
Hariyali Teej (July 23): Married ladies have a good time the day for the well-being of their partner and youngsters.
Nag Panchami (July 25): Women provide prayers and milk to the Snake God for the nice well being of members of the family.
(Source: drikpanchang.com)