The holy month of Sawan began with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples across India to offer prayers and perform 'jalabhishek'. From Kashi Vishwanath and Neelkanth Mahadev to Gauri Shankar Temple and Patna's Shiva shrines, worshippers marked the auspicious occasion with devotion as the Kanwar Yatra also gained momentum. (Pics/PTI)

After a successful campaign that saw India win as many as 39 medals in Glasgow, some of India's biggest entertainers performed on the stage and here are some glimpses