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No COVID-19 scare for devotees at Varanasi`s Kashi Vishwanath Temple, flout norms on second Monday of `Sawan` month
No COVID-19 scare for devotees at Varanasi`s Kashi Vishwanath Temple, flout norms on second Monday of `Sawan` month
Huge crowd of devotees seen at Varanasis Kashi Vishwanath Temple
On the occasion of the second Monday of the Sawan month, a huge crowd of devotees was seen at Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
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Devotees throng ghats near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The devotees had gathered to offer prayers and take a holy dip in Ganga.
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Pictures show devotees flouting COVID-19 norms
The pictures show devotees flouting COVID-19 norms which comes amid the threat of a third wave of coronavirus.
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Pictures come amid threat of third wave of COVID-19
In the pictures, devotees can be seen without face masks and not following social distancing.
This year, the annual Kanwar Yatra, which is usually undertaken in the month of Sawan, has also been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, However, this didn't stop the devotees from visiting temples.
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Aarti being performed at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
On the second day of the month of Sawan, a special Aarti was also done at the temple with devotees.
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Sawan or Shravan is the fifth month in the Hindu calendar
Sawan or Shravan is the fifth month in the Hindu calendar and is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year.
It's dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a traditional practice to observe a special fast and visit Shiva temples on 'sawan ke somwar' (Mondays falling in the month of Shravan).
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Amit Shah at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Earlier on Sunday, Union Home minister Amit Shah had also visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Amit Shah offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Shah had also performed rituals at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.