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Kanwariyas Throng At River Ghats As Shravan First Monday Begins

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Bhubaneswar:21/7/24: The sacred month of Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2024, the Shravan month begins on July 22 (Monday) and will end on August 19 (Monday).

Lakhs of Kanwariyas thronged at various ghats to collect water from different rivers. The Bolbom Devotees will offer water to Lord Shiva across Odisha on the first Monday of the Holy month of Shravan. The Kanwariyas after taking a dip at the river, collect water holding the Bahungis (two water-full pots hanging on both sides) and begin their journey towards Lord Shiva shrines in Dhabaleswar, Sidheswar, Kapilas, Lingaraj Temple, Gorakhnath Temple, Aradi.

According to the rules of the holy Shravan month, the temple is expected to open at 3 am following which ‘Mangal Alati’ will take place at 3:30 am and then followed by the ‘Abakasa Niti’ that will be done at 4 am.

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