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Religion
Thousands Gather at Koteshwar Nath Temple in Belaganj on Sawan's Final Full Moon
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:32 PM
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On the last full moon of the Sawan month, a massive crowd assembled at Baba Koteshwar Nath Dham in Belaganj, Bihar, to perform a jalabhishek of the thousand‑linged Shiva idol.
Belaganj in Gaya district, Bihar, became a focal point of devotion on the final full moon of the Hindu month of Sawan. Devotees from surrounding villages and towns converged at Baba Koteshwar Nath Dham, a historic shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, to partake in the ceremonial jalabhishek of the thousand‑linged Mahadev idol.
The ritual, performed by priests under the moonlit sky, involved pouring sacred water over the Shivalinga, a practice believed to invoke blessings of health, wealth and spiritual upliftment. Participants offered prayers and sought the deity's grace for personal and communal prosperity.
Organisers reported that the gathering was orderly, with local authorities providing crowd management and basic amenities. The event underscores the enduring cultural significance of Sawan festivals in Bihar, where devotees traditionally honor Shiva through night‑long vigils and water‑based rites.
No incidents were reported, and the crowd dispersed peacefully after the concluding aarti. The temple authorities announced that similar observances will continue throughout the month, drawing further pilgrims to the site.
The ritual, performed by priests under the moonlit sky, involved pouring sacred water over the Shivalinga, a practice believed to invoke blessings of health, wealth and spiritual upliftment. Participants offered prayers and sought the deity's grace for personal and communal prosperity.
Organisers reported that the gathering was orderly, with local authorities providing crowd management and basic amenities. The event underscores the enduring cultural significance of Sawan festivals in Bihar, where devotees traditionally honor Shiva through night‑long vigils and water‑based rites.
No incidents were reported, and the crowd dispersed peacefully after the concluding aarti. The temple authorities announced that similar observances will continue throughout the month, drawing further pilgrims to the site.