Har Har Mahadev chants resonate the city on last Monday of shravan

Jamshedpur: The last Monday of the holy month of Shravan was marked by a musical soiree at Sakchi Gurudwara grounds. Philanthropic organisation Har Har Mahadev Seva Sangh hosted its annual cultural programme, featuring singer Lakhbir Singh Lakha and his troupe.

Over 10,000 people turned up to see the performance for which adequate security measures were taken. BJP MP and singer Manoj Tiwari was also present on the occasion.

A waterproof pandal spread over 30,000 square feet was constructed. It has special illuminations on the stretch of Kalimati Road in front of Sakchi Gurdwara,” he said.

People from all walks of life, including senior political party leaders, representatives of various corporate houses and social activists, were among the audience.

Meanwhile, the ‘HarHarMahadev’ chant and sounds of bells resonated across the city as thousands of devotees thronged temples to seek blessings of Lord Shiva on the last Monday of the auspicious Shravan month.

Temples were decked up with colourful lights and flowers. The devotees waited in long queues since early morning to offer prayers to the deity and sung bhajans. Inside the temples, the fragrance of agarbattis, sandalwood and flowers gave a pious feel. While the serene air that accomplishes religious festivities instilled a positive feeling among the devotees.

In the temples, devotees poured milk, curd, honey, ghee and bael (bilwa) leaves on Shivlings and prayed for the well-being and prosperity of the family. People also offered prasad (sweets) to the deity along with flowers which were later distributed among devotees. “Lord Shiva is the one who removes all hindrances in the way of his devotee’s life. During the month of Shravan, we visit temples every Monday,” said Shubhra Shukla.

On the holy occasion, devotees also observe fast on every Monday falling in Shravan month. “It is believed unmarried girls who observe fast on all Mondays of the month get good husbands. Married women keep it for peace and prosperity of the family. Besides, fasting purifies our soul and provides inner strength,” said Alka Singh, another visitor to the temple.

Of all the temples in the city, the shiv temple at Sakchi is said to be the most revered. Mahant at the temple said, “Large number of devotees queued outside the temple since the wee-hours and the crowd swelled throughout the day. Devotees also performed ‘Rudrabhishek’ and shringar rituals.”