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First Monday of Shravan | Union Home Minister Amit Shah | Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda | holy month of Shravan

Amit Shah, JP Nadda Extend Greetings on First Monday of Shravan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan, wishing peace, prosperity and well-being for all.

In a message, Shah conveyed his wishes to devotees and prayed for Lord Shiva’s blessings.

“Heartfelt wishes to all countrymen on the first Monday of the sacred Shravan month. May Lord Mahadev, the God of Gods, continue to shower his blessings on everyone. Om Namah Shivaya,” Shah said.

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda also greeted devotees on the occasion, offering prayers to Lord Shiva and wishing for happiness, prosperity, good health and spiritual well-being.

“Om, we know that Purusha; we meditate on the Great God. May Rudra illumine our intellects. Heartfelt greetings to all devotees and Shiva bhakts on the first Monday of the sacred month of Shravan, dedicated to the worship of Devadhidev Mahadev. I pray that through the boundless grace of Lord Bholenath, this holy month of Shravan brings happiness, prosperity, excellent health, peace, and spiritual energy into everyone’s lives. May all heartfelt wishes be fulfilled by Mahadev’s grace. Har Har Mahadev!,” Nadda said.

The first Monday of Shravan, considered one of the most auspicious days for the worship of Lord Shiva, is observed by devotees across the country with prayers, fasting and jalabhishek at Shiva temples.

(With inputs from ANI)

Last updated on: 3rd August 2026

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