Varanasi, Aug. 10 -- Devotees gathered in large numbers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Monday to mark the second Somwar (Monday) of the holy month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Temples echoed with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Om Namah Shivaya' as early morning aartis and rituals were performed in reverence to the deity. Special rituals were performed at the temple, including the Mangala Aarti of Lord Vishweshwar.

The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust CEO, Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, also showered flower petals on devotees gathered at the temple on the auspicious occasion.

In Ayodhya, devotees thronged temples to offer prayers and participate in special worship on the second Monday of the holy month.

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