Shravan Shivratri in pics: Devotees throng temples to offer prayers

Shravan Shivratri

A wave of devotion swept across the cities on Wednesday as devotees gathered at Shiva temples to mark Shravan Shivratri. Pilgrims offered Ganga water to Shivling at temples. (Photo: ANI)

Major Shiva temples across the country organized special pujas and facilitated darshan for the devotees. Devotees performed jalabhishek (anointing with water) of Lord Shiva with sacred Ganga water, accompanied by the chanting of mantras, starting early in the morning. (Photo: ANI)

Shravan Shivratri celebrations were vibrant in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar. (Photo: ANI)

In Uttar Pradesh, devotees began arriving at riverbanks from the early hours to take holy dips in the Saryu River. Security was tightened across the state to ensure the peaceful conduct of the festival. (Photo: ANI)

In Varanasi, devotees thronged Kashi Vishwanath temple, offering prayers and Gangajal, with heightened security at all local Shiva temples. Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam. (Photo: ANI)

In UP's Ghaziabad, devotees thronged the Dudheshwar Nath Temple and offered prayers and performed havan on the occasion of Shravan Shivratri. (Photo: ANI)

Aarti was performed at Shri Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple in Prayagraj on the occasion. In addition, Delhi's Kalkaji Temple witnessed a heavy footfall of devotees. (Photo: ANI)