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IN PHOTOS: Devotees seek blessings at Babulnath temple in Mumbai as Shrawan begins

Updated On: 22 July, 2024 07:36 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Devotees on Monday saught blessings at the Babulnath Temple in Mumbai as the month of Shrawan began on Monday. Pics/Sameer Abdedi

On the occassion of Shrawan, devotees were seen visiting at the Babulnath Temple. pics/Sameer Abedi

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On the occassion of Shrawan, devotees were seen visiting at the Babulnath Temple. pics/Sameer Abedi
The month of Shrawan marks the start of a time of devotion, rituals, and festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva

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The month of Shrawan marks the start of a time of devotion, rituals, and festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva

This holy month has great spiritual significance for Hindus, and it is a time for prayer, fasting, and seeking blessings

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This holy month has great spiritual significance for Hindus, and it is a time for prayer, fasting, and seeking blessings

Shrawan is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and one of the holiest months for Hindus, particularly devotees of Lord Shiva

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Shrawan is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and one of the holiest months for Hindus, particularly devotees of Lord Shiva

Various festivals and rituals like fasting, Kanwar yatra, Rakshabandhan, Naag panchami, and others are observed during the month

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Various festivals and rituals like fasting, Kanwar yatra, Rakshabandhan, Naag panchami, and others are observed during the month

Many devotees fast on Mondays, known as Shravan Somvar, to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. These fasts are thought to cleanse the soul and bring prosperity and happiness

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Many devotees fast on Mondays, known as Shravan Somvar, to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. These fasts are thought to cleanse the soul and bring prosperity and happiness

The Kanwar Yatra is a famous practice during Shrawan. Kanwariyas, or devotees, carry sacred water from the Ganges River in pots (kanwars) and walk to their local Shiva temples to offer it to the Shiva Linga

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The Kanwar Yatra is a famous practice during Shrawan. Kanwariyas, or devotees, carry sacred water from the Ganges River in pots (kanwars) and walk to their local Shiva temples to offer it to the Shiva Linga

Raksha Bandhan is commonly held during this month. Shrawan also includes Nag Panchami, a serpent-worshipping holiday, and Hariyali Teej, a women's festival celebrating marital bliss

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Raksha Bandhan is commonly held during this month. Shrawan also includes Nag Panchami, a serpent-worshipping holiday, and Hariyali Teej, a women's festival celebrating marital bliss

The Shivratri of the Shrawan month, known as Sawan Shivratri, is particularly significant. Devotees remain awake all night, recite hymns, and make special prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking his heavenly blessings

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The Shivratri of the Shrawan month, known as Sawan Shivratri, is particularly significant. Devotees remain awake all night, recite hymns, and make special prayers to Lord Shiva, seeking his heavenly blessings

Shrawan is a season of spiritual regeneration. Devotees believe that prayers and rituals performed during this month have a more powerful effect, bringing them closer to the divine

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Shrawan is a season of spiritual regeneration. Devotees believe that prayers and rituals performed during this month have a more powerful effect, bringing them closer to the divine

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