Sawan’s final Monday is a key day for worshippers of Lord Shiva.
Water‑offering (called Jal Abhishek) is a common ritual during this time.
Thousands gathered at major Shiva temples across India, including Varanasi and Ujjain.
Officials prepared extra staff and security to manage the large numbers.
The celebrations included singing, chanting and special fire‑light ceremonies.
People travel from many towns to offer water to Shiva’s statue in a ceremony.
In Varanasi, about 60,000 visitors arrived before sunrise.
Other places like Ujjain, Puri and Ahmedabad held similar water‑offering rituals.
Police and local leaders organized the crowds to keep everything safe.
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