Deoghar, Jharkhand: On the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan, a massive wave of devotion has swept over Baba Baidyanath Dham. By Monday morning, over 1.5 lakh Kanwariyas had reached Deoghar, forming an 8-kilometer-long queue outside the temple. It is estimated that more than 2.5 lakh devotees are currently present in and around the temple premises.
Due to the overwhelming crowd, the district administration has suspended VIP darshan for the entire month of Sawan. All devotees must now follow the general queue system for jalabhishek (holy water offering).