
Jul 30, 2026
✦Indian Express
From a ₹500-Note Kanwar to Kashi's Sea of devotees: Uttar Pradesh welcomes Shravan with a spectacle of faith
Lakhs of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh as the holy month of Shravan started. Pilgrims gathered at shrines in Varanasi, Ayodhya, and other districts to offer prayers. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "May the grace of Baba Vishwanath bring happiness, prosperity and good health to everyone. Har Har Mahadev!"