Devotees Throng Dhabaleswar Temple On First Monday Of Shravan
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Devotees began queuing outside the temple from late Sunday night, with many waiting 7 to 8 hours for the temple doors to open.
Similar scenes were seen at several temples across the state.
Cuttack, Jul 14: On the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan, a spiritual wave swept across Odisha as thousands of devotees gathered at the Dhabaleswar temple to perform 'Jalabhishek' and offer prayers.
Devotees began queuing outside the temple from late Sunday night, with many waiting 7 to 8 hours for the temple doors to open. As the gates opened, the entire temple resonated with spiritual fervour, and chants filled the morning air.
The devotees offered milk, water and 'bel' leaves to the almighty on the auspicious occasion.
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Similar scenes were seen at several temples across the state.
Dhabaleswar temple is associated with a legend where Lord Shiva transformed a black calf into a white one to save a devotee. It is located on an island in the Mahanadi River near Cuttack, Odisha. It's known for its serene island setting, intricate stone carvings, and a hanging bridge connecting it to the mainland.
Every year thousands of devotees, including Kanwariyas, reach Baba Dhabaleswar Temple to perform their age-old ritual of offering water to the Shiva Lingam on the occasion Shravan month.
The offering of “manasika jal bhar” (water offering ritual) began during Brahma Muhurta, the most sacred window of early dawn, on Monday.
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