Massive crowds of devotees throng temples across India on first Monday of Sawan

Thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan, with temples witnessing a surge of religious fervour since the early morning hours. Devotees gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings, as chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Bam Bam Bhole" echoed through temple premises. The wave of devotion was witnessed at several prominent shrines, including Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar. Visuals from across the country showed large gatherings of devotees participating in the first Monday rituals.