Redhakhol,30th July 2025: On the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan, large gatherings of Kawadias (devotees of Lord Shiva) and other pilgrims were witnessed at various Shaiva shrines in the Redhakhol region of Sambalpur district.
Near Bhima Bhoi College Chhak in Redhakhol town, Sri Haragauri Bolbam Committee organized a prasad distribution program for Kawadia devotees and other worshippers. With great enthusiasm, the committee members set up a stall along the NH-55 (National Highway-55) near the college chhak, offering food to devotees and pilgrims who had arrived in large numbers.
All members of the committee participated actively in making the arrangement a success.
Thousands of Kawadias were seen assembling at various Shaiva shrines in the region. Carrying holy water drawn from flowing streams and rivers, they had walked long distances to perform Jalabhishek (ritual water offering) on Lord Shiva.
Major temples that witnessed heavy footfall included:
- Baba Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Redhakhol)
- Khulagada Shiva Temple
- Baba Kapileshwar Temple (Charamal)
- Kadaligada Shaiva Shrine
as well as other Shiva temples across several nearby panchayats and villages.
A large number of devotees and pilgrims were seen worshipping and celebrating the sacred day with deep devotion.