| Category |
Details |
| Festival Name |
Shravan Mela (श्रावण मेला) |
| Location |
Baba Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar, Jharkhand |
| Month Celebrated |
Shravan Month (July–August) |
| Duration |
Approximately 30 days (Full Shravan month) |
| Key Ritual |
Kanwar Yatra – Devotees (Kanwariyas) collect Ganga Jal from Sultanganj and walk 108 km barefoot to Deoghar to offer it to Lord Shiva. |
| Number of Devotees |
Over 5–8 million pilgrims each year |
| Main Activities |
- Ganga Jal collection at Sultanganj
- Continuous chanting of "Bol Bam"
- Jalabhishek of Shiva Lingam at Baidyanath Temple
- Spiritual chanting, bhajans, and cultural programs
|
| Temple Timings |
Open 24 hours during Shravan; special arrangements for darshan |
| Special Arrangements |
- Multiple darshan lanes (VIP & general)
- Medical camps, security deployment
- Food stalls, resting points for Kanwariyas
- CCTV and public announcement systems
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| Important Places Covered |
Sultanganj (origin), Ajgaibinath Temple, Deoghar (Baidyanath Dham) |
| Accommodation |
Temporary camps, dharamshalas, hotels in Deoghar
Advance booking recommended
|
| Travel Tips |
- Wear comfortable, saffron clothes
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Stay hydrated and follow safety guidelines
- Carry basic medical kit and ID proof
|
| Local Support |
Jharkhand Government, NGOs, and volunteers provide crowd management, food, first aid, and water services
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