Prayagraj: A wave of devotion swept across the Sangam city on Wednesday as thousands of devotees thronged prominent Lord Shiv temples to mark the auspicious occasion of Shrawan Shivratri with jalabhishek and prayers. Kanwariyas, who undertook the annual Kanwar Yatra, also performed jalabhishek to Lord Shiv at local temples. Groups of devotees started flocking prominent temples since early morning to present offerings to the deity, express their reverence and seek divine blessings. Devotees were also spotted performing the jalabhishek or rudrabhishek and offering curd, milk, honey, panchamruta, bel leaves, flowers and sandalwood paste to the Shivlinga at the temples.Noted religious scholar Dr Amitabh Gour said: “Shrawan Shivratri is a major Hindu festival with deep religious and spiritual meaning. On this day, devotees offer special prayers to Lord Shiv with devotion and purity. They also perform various religious and spiritual activities to appease the Lord. Every year, Shrawan Shivratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shrawan. This sacred month is a period of worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiv.”
