NEW DELHI: On the auspicious occasion of Shivratri during the holy month of Sawan, a large number of devotees gathered at the Gauri Shankar Temple in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, on Friday morning.
The faithful congregated within the temple complex to make offerings to Lord Shiva, expressing their devotion and seeking divine blessings for their lives.
At the temple, people can be observed performing Jalabhishekam and presenting offerings such as curd, milk, honey, panchamruta Bel leaves, flowers, and sandalwood paste to the Shiva Linga.
Similarly, devotees also offered prayers at the Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kankhal, Haridwar, as part of the Shivratri celebrations during the sacred month of Sawan.
Sawan Shivratri holds great significance in Hinduism, both religiously and spiritually. Celebrated on the 14th day of the lunar month, this festival symbolizes the union between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
The month of Sawan, usually occurring between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, with devotees engaging in fasting and undertaking pilgrimages.
In light of the movement of Kanwarias from Noida to Delhi at the Kalindi Kunj border, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Thursday.
Additionally, the NH-58 Dehradun-Delhi highway has been completely closed from July 29 to August 2 due to the increasing presence of Kanwariyas.
The roads on both sides of the highway have been reserved exclusively for their use.
The Delhi Traffic Police shared a post on X, stating, "In view of the movement of Kanwarias from Noida to Delhi at Kalindi kunj border, #DelhiTrafficPolice has made elaborate traffic arrangements to minimise inconvenience to the commuters and Kanwarias. Kindly follow the traffic advisory."
The Kanwar Yatra is a pilgrimage during which Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it over long distances to offer it at Lord Shiva shrines.
This year's Kanwar Yatra commenced on July 22 and will conclude on August 2, coinciding with Shivratri.
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