More than 600,000 devotees offered prayers and performed jalabhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on the first Monday of the Hindu month of Sawan, according to the temple administration. From early morning until late at night, devotees continued to visit the temple for darshan amid chants of "Har Har Mahadev."
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the first Monday of Sawan drew large crowds to the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Long queues of devotees and Kanwariyas began forming outside the temple before dawn. After the Mangala Aarti, the temple gates were opened, allowing devotees to enter for darshan and jalabhishek. The flow of visitors continued throughout the day and into the night. Chants of "Har Har Mahadev" echoed across the temple complex and surrounding streets.
According to the temple administration, more than 600,000 devotees visited the temple from dawn until late at night on the first Monday of Sawan. Special arrangements were made within the temple premises for the convenience of devotees. The administration continuously monitored security, crowd management, and the darshan system. The temple was decorated with marigold, bela, rajnigandha, and other fragrant flowers.
A 94-year-old tradition was also observed on the first Monday of Sawan. Members of the Yadav community performed jalabhishek with traditional rituals at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and nine prominent Shiva temples across the city. The tradition has been observed every year on the first Monday of Sawan and is regarded as having religious significance. Devotees also participated in the tradition.
During the Bhog Shringar Aarti at night, devotees were offered darshan of Baba Vishwanath in the Shri Shankar form. Temple authorities and officials welcomed devotees by showering rose petals. The sound of damru, conch shells, and Shiva devotional hymns accompanied the ceremonies. According to the administration, the darshan arrangements remained peaceful throughout the day, and no major disruption was reported.
