The first Monday of the holy month of Kartik has drawn large crowds to various Shiva shrines across Odisha. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva on this day brings immense spiritual merit, equivalent to the blessings of crores of births.
Key Highlights
- Mass Devotion: Thousands of devotees gathered at Shiva shrines, offering prayers, flowers, and lamps to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
- The famous Baba Dhabaleswar temple in Athagarh, Cuttack district, witnessed a surge in devotees, with the mountain being opened at 4 am for darshan.
- Security Arrangements: The police administration tightened security measures to manage the large crowds, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for devotees.
Devotees lined up in an orderly manner to have darshan of Baba Dhabaleswar, participating in rituals like 108 gara water baths, Mangala Alati, and Bala Bhoga.
The Kartik Somwar has brought spiritual fervor to the state, with devotees seeking the divine blessings of Lord Shiva.