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Religion
Rajasthan: Lord Shiva Worshipped
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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On the first Monday of Sawan, devotees thronged Shiva temples in Rajasthan. A grand abhishek was performed with 151 kg of milk at a temple in Jaipur.
The first Monday of Sawan saw a massive influx of devotees at Shiva temples across Rajasthan. In Jaipur, the Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple witnessed a grand celebration, with Lord Shiva being worshipped in the form of a groom. The temple gates opened with the mangala aarti, and a mahabhishek was performed using 151 kg of milk. This ritual is a significant part of the Sawan festivities, which are dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. The Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple in Jaipur is one of the most revered Shiva temples in the state, and it attracts thousands of devotees during the Sawan month.