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In Photos: Sawan Shivratri draws devotees to Shiva temples, Kanwar Yatra concludes

Updated On: 23 July, 2025 10:45 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Lord Shiva temples, throughout the Varanasi on Wednesday, were filled with numerous devotees offering prayers for Sawan Shivratri, which also marked the conclusion of the Kanwar Yatra. (Pics/PTI)

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Kanwariyas’, Lord Shiva devotees, and others offer prayers during ‘Ganga Aarti’ on the eve of ‘Sawan Shivratri’ during the ongoing ‘Kanwar Yatra’. Pics/PTI

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Kanwariyas’, Lord Shiva devotees, and others offer prayers during ‘Ganga Aarti’ on the eve of ‘Sawan Shivratri’ during the ongoing ‘Kanwar Yatra’. Pics/PTI
Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, CEO of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, stated, "A large crowd of devotees has gathered at the temple since morning. Flowers are being showered on the worshippers"

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Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, CEO of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, stated, "A large crowd of devotees has gathered at the temple since morning. Flowers are being showered on the worshippers"

The ancient Kartikeya Mahadev Temple in Sambhal, which reopened earlier this year after almost 46 years, also drew a large number of devotees

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The ancient Kartikeya Mahadev Temple in Sambhal, which reopened earlier this year after almost 46 years, also drew a large number of devotees

Meanwhile, some kanwariyas were seen carrying photos of Anuj Chaudhary, the Circle Officer of Chandausi in Sambhal, referring to him as their 'inspiration'

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Meanwhile, some kanwariyas were seen carrying photos of Anuj Chaudhary, the Circle Officer of Chandausi in Sambhal, referring to him as their 'inspiration'

The officer has gained attention due to controversial statements and actions during last year's violence in Sambhal and also during the month of Ramzan

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The officer has gained attention due to controversial statements and actions during last year's violence in Sambhal and also during the month of Ramzan

Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal confirmed that "special surveillance," using CCTV cameras and drones, is in place to maintain law and order

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Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal confirmed that "special surveillance," using CCTV cameras and drones, is in place to maintain law and order

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