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Sawan Somvar: Devotees line up outside temples in UP, Delhi to offer prayers- In pics
Today, August 9, marks the third Monday of the Sawan month and is considered to be auspicious. A large number of devotees were seen gathering outside temples to offer their prayers today.
Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi
A large number of devotees gather at the Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi to offer prayers on the third Monday of 'sawan' month.
(Credits: ANI)
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
Huge turnout of devotees to offer prayers on the third Monday of 'sawan' month at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.
(Credits: ANI)
Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi
The devotees in the picture can be seen wearing face masks and trying to follow COVID-19 protocols in place, however, due to the large crowd, no social distancing protocols are in place.
(Credits: ANI)
Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
Devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi can be seen flouting COVID-19 protocols in place. Numerous people were seen not wearing masks and blatantly flouting social distancing norms today, despite repeated warnings by the government.
(Credits: ANI)
Sawan Somvar vrat
All Mondays have significant importance in the month of Sawan and the worshippers observe fast and only consume fruits and water as a part of Sawan somvar vrat.
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Sawan during COVID-19
During Sawan month, the devotees of Lord Shiva also carry out a Kavar Yatra to Haridwar, which was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Credits: PTI)