Shravan Celebrations at Kashi Vishwanath Dham
Preparations for Devotees
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to ensure smooth darshan and security for devotees visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham during the holy month of Shravan. The temple administration is making arrangements to prevent any problems for the visitors.
Special Decorations for Baba Vishwanath
During Shravan, Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadev, will appear in different forms on all five Mondays. This year, Baba Vishwanath will be adorned in unique forms each Monday:
| Date | Form |
|---|---|
| July 22 | Moving Idol |
| July 29 | Gauri Shankar |
| August 5 | Ardhanarishwar |
| August 12 | Rudraksha |
| August 19 | Shankar Parvati Ganesh |
Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, shared that these special decorations will delight devotees throughout the month.
Significance of Shravan
Shravan is considered Mahadev’s most favorite month, starting on July 22 and ending on August 19. Devotees eagerly await this time to seek blessings and witness the divine forms of Baba Vishwanath.
Doubts Revealed
Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state. Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Yogi Adityanath -: Yogi Adityanath is a political leader and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is also a monk and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Shravan -: Shravan is a holy month in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadev. It usually falls in July-August.
Kashi Vishwanath Dham -: Kashi Vishwanath Dham is a famous Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Darshan -: Darshan means ‘seeing’ in Sanskrit. In a religious context, it refers to the act of seeing and being seen by a deity or a holy person.
Baba Vishwanath -: Baba Vishwanath is another name for Lord Shiva, especially in the context of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
CEO -: CEO stands for Chief Executive Officer. Vishwa Bhushan Mishra is the CEO of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust, which manages the temple.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust -: This is an organization responsible for the management and upkeep of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Mahadev -: Mahadev is another name for Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.