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Photo: TGCThe Spiritual Significance of Offering Water to Lord Shiva : Why Has This Tradition Continued for Centuries ?
Whether it is Shravan, a Monday fast, or daily worship, the tradition of offering water to Lord Shiva is considered one of the oldest religious traditions in India. In almost every Shiva temple, devotees can be seen offering water to the Shivling from morning until night. But is this only a religious ritual, or is…
Photo: TGCHistory and Significance of the Shravani Mela in Jharkhand
From Sultanganj to Deoghar how Did the Tradition of the Shravani Mela Begin and Why Does It Still Attract Millions of People ? Every year, as the month of Shravan begins, Deoghar in Jharkhand is no longer just a religious place, but becomes a living center of faith, discipline, and folk culture. Millions of devotees…
Photo: TGC12 Major Religious Facts About Baba Baidyanath Dham
Baba Baidyanath Dham: 12 Religious Facts That Make This Jyotirlinga Truly Special Located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Baba Baidyanath Dham is not just a famous Shiva temple, but also a center of Sanatan faith where millions of devotees arrive every year with their prayers and wishes. Especially during the month of Shravan, the entire atmosphere here…
Photo: TGCWhat Should Be Avoided During Shravan 2026? Know the Religious Beliefs and Their Significance
What Should Be Avoided During Shravan Month, Understand Not Just the Tradition, but Also the Reason Behind It The month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, is considered the holiest time for the worship of Lord Shiva. Throughout this month, Shiva temples across the country remain crowded with devotees, Kanwar Yatras are organised, and people…
Photo: TGCHoly twin shrines gear up for devotion as Shravani Mela begins today
The State Shravani Mela came alive with vibrant inaugural ceremonies at Dumma on the Jharkhand-Bihar border in Deoghar and at Basukinath Dham in Dumka, marking the start of a month-long pilgrimage that will see the twin shrines of Baba Baidyanath and Baba Basukinath transformed into a sea of saffron-clad devotion. The administration has prioritised technology-driven…
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