Sawan 2023: 5 holy abodes of Lord Shiva you must visit during the sacred month

Sawan 2023: This year, the month of Sawan begins on July 4 and will go on till August 31. This year the holy month of Sawan will continue for almost two months (59 days) instead of one month. The month of Sawan has special significance in Hinduism and is celebrated by worshiping Lord Shiva and seeking blessings.  

Pilgrims from across the nation visit temples and holy pilgrimage destinations in different states of India which have religious significance. This Sawan plan a spiritual trip with your family to these 5 famous destinations to experience the celebrations at a vast scale. 

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Top 5 destinations to visit during Sawan

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Located on the banks of River Ganges, the ancient city of Banaras or Varanasi needs no introduction. Right from its Ghats to its temples, the city boasts of history, culture and tradition. During Sawan devotees flock into the city to get a glimpse of the Kashi Vishwanath temple and see the arti. 

Haridwar/Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

During the month of Sawan devotees also known as ‘Kaanwar’ travel on foot from various corners of the country to visit the temples and bathe in the Holy water of the river Ganges. You too can visit these two places located in the state of Uttarakhand to join the festivities. 

Deoghar, Jharkhand

One of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the state of Jharkhand, Deoghar is a hub for pilgrims who come to seek blessings at the Baba Baidyanath Temple during the month of Sawan.  

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is an ancient temple and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, which means shrines which are considered as the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva.  

Tarakeshwar, West Bengal

Tarakeshwar is a small town in Hooghly district of West Bengal and is called ‘Babar Dham’ in Bangla which means the city of Shiva. Tarakeshwar is 58 kilometres away from Kolkata and can be easily reached via trains and buses. 

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