July 10th 2023.
On Monday, July 9th, devotees flocked to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh in celebration of the first Monday of Sawan, an important month in the Hindu lunar calendar. The temple priests began the day with a traditional 'Rudra Abhishek' ceremony, drenching the Shivlinga in buckets of water, milk, curd, ghee and honey. Belpatra, Chandan and flowers were also used to decorate the holy site. As devotees chanted ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Om Namah Shivaya’, the atmosphere was filled with a sense of reverence and joy.
This year, the Sawan month has been extended to two months, starting from July 4th and ending on August 31st. As per Hindu tradition, Sawan, also known as Shravan, is considered to be one of the holiest months of the year, with 8 Mondays instead of the usual 4.
In order to ensure the safety of devotees, entry to the Garb Griha has been restricted in the temple for the 70-day period from July 4th to September 11th. Furthermore, no VIPs will be allowed entry during this time.
Despite the restrictions, devotees have been able to celebrate this important month with reverence and enthusiasm. The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is a testament to the powerful bond between devotees and their Lord.
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