Religion

Rajasthan: Lord Shiva Worshipped

On the first Monday of Sawan, devotees thronged Shiva temples in Rajasthan. A grand abhishek was performed with 151 kg of milk at a temple in Jaipur.

03 Aug 2026

Devotees Throng Gufa Mandir

The first Monday of Sawan saw a huge crowd of devotees at Gufa Mandir in Preet Vihar. Devotees started gathering at the temple from morning.

03 Aug 2026

Devotees Throng Bandhakpur

The first Monday of Sawan saw a massive influx of devotees at Jageshwar Nath Dham in Bandhakpur. Thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers.

03 Aug 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Punjab

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Radha Soami Satsang Beas centre in Beas, Punjab, and met with the organisation’s chief, Dhillon. The visit was part of Singh’s outreach to spiritual leaders across the state.

03 Aug 2026

Delhi Ramlila Mahasangh Issues Protest Warning Ahead of Ramayana Release

The Delhi Ramlila Mahasangh has warned it will protest if any discrepancies arise in the upcoming Ramayana release.

03 Aug 2026

UP Amputee Woman Reaches Machail Mata Temple

A woman from UP, who is an amputee, has made a pilgrimage to the Machail Mata temple in J-K on a hand-operated tricycle. She was accompanied by her rescued pet monkey and dog.

03 Aug 2026

Over 1,000 Pilgrims Depart Jammu for Amarnath Yatra

More than 1,000 devotees have set off from Jammu on the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage.

03 Aug 2026

Over 1,000 Pilgrims Depart Jammu for Amarnath Cave Shrine

More than a thousand devotees have begun their journey from Jammu to the Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir, marking the start of the annual pilgrimage season.

03 Aug 2026

Lakhs Gather At Ajgaivinath Dham

Nearly five lakh devotees gathered at Ajgaivinath Dham in Bhagalpur to offer prayers on the first Monday of Sawan. The devotees took a dip in the Ganga River and collected water for the worship of Lord Shiva.

03 Aug 2026

Bihar Celebrates Nag Panchami

Bihar witnessed a huge gathering of devotees at Shiva temples and Nag Devta temples on the occasion of Nag Panchami. The rare coincidence of Sawan's first Monday and Nag Panchami brought together Shivbhakti and Lokastha.

03 Aug 2026

Rajasthan's Unique Shravan Tradition

In Rajasthan's Wagad region, the Shravan festival is celebrated for 45 days, unlike the traditional one month. This unique tradition starts from Hariyali Amavasya.

03 Aug 2026

Delhi Issues Traffic Advisory for 2026 Kanwar Yatra: Heavy Vehicles Restricted on Key Routes

Delhi traffic authorities have announced restrictions on heavy vehicle movement along key routes to facilitate smooth flow during the 2026 Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage.

03 Aug 2026