With the onset of the holy month of Sawan, a wave of devotion to Lord Shiva is sweeping across the country. Kanwariyas (pilgrims) are making their way to Lord Shiva’s temples carrying holy water to perform Jalabhishek (ritual offering of water) on the Shivling. Amidst chants of “Bol Bam” echoing along the roads, devotees can be seen undertaking their journey with a variety of elaborately decorated Kanwars. Take a look at these captivating images that radiate faith and devotion, news on 1 August.
Devotion to Lord Shiva Is Sweeping Across India as Sawan Fills the Nation with Faith, Kanwar Yatras, and Spiritual Energy devotion to Lord Shiva is sweeping across the nation as millions of devotees immerse themselves in prayer, fasting, and the sacred Kanwar Yatra. Roads across several states are filled with saffron-clad Kanwariyas chanting “Bol Bam”…