PATNA: Devotees thronged several temples across the state, to pay their obeisance to Lord Shiva on the occasion of the third Somwari (Monday) of Shrawan month. The devotees kept pouring in at temples since early morning and they performed rituals thorough out the day.
The excitement and religious fervour were palpable on the occasion as hundreds of men and women waited long hours for their turn to offer 'Gangajal' on Lord Shiva-believed to be the destructor of impurities and the god who helps his devotee attain 'moksha (salvation)'.