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During Shravan, Hindus observe a significant ritual of pouring water on Lord Shiva's idol. Devotees gather at the Bhukailash Shiva Temple in Khidderpore, South Kolkata, India, on August 4, 2025, to offer prayers and perform abhishekamritual bathing of the deitywith water, milk, and other sacred substances. Many also whisper personal wishes into the ear of Nandi, the bull who serves as Lord Shiva's mount and guardian. The holy month of Shravan, observed during the monsoon season, holds deep spiritual importance in Hinduism, particularly for followers of Shiva. Mondays are especially sacred, drawing large crowds to temples across India. In Kolkata, the Bhukailash temple becomes a center of devotion and communal worship, with colorful offerings, incense, chants, and deep reverence filling the atmosphere. This annual tradition blends personal faith with ancient ritual, reaffirming the connection between worshippers and the divine. (Photo by Amit Ghosh / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by AMIT GHOSH/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)