MP: Devotees throng Mahakaleshwar Temple on `Shravan Somvar` in Ujjain

A large number of devotees on Monday July 31 thronged the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain on the occasion of the third ‘Shravan Somvar’ to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The devotees queued up since early morning to worship Lord Shiva at the temple. ‘Sawan’ also known as 'Shravan' is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and is considered one of the holiest months. Every Monday during this period is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.