Banka district witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the third Monday of the Sawan month. Over 2.5 lakh devotees offered water to Lord Shiva and performed worship at various Shiva temples across the district on Monday. Long queues were observed at temples from early morning, with male and female devotees arriving with Ganga water, belpatra, flowers, fruits, and milk. Throughout the day, temple premises resonated with chants of 'Har-Har Mahadev', 'Bol Bam', and 'Om Namah Shivaya'. This fervor was particularly evident on the occasion of the third Sawan Monday and Nagpanchami.

More than one lakh devotees performed Jalabhishek at the famous Jethaur Nath Temple located in Amarpur block. Similarly, the renowned Dhankund Nath Temple in Dhuraiya also saw a huge crowd of devotees, with over one lakh people offering belpatra, milk, and Ganga water on the Shivling. The temple premises and surrounding areas of these major temples remained bustling throughout the day, creating a devout atmosphere.

At the ancient Shiva temple in Khaira Dehri, Rajoun block, special prayers and Rudrabhishek were performed under the guidance of Pandit Phani Bhushan Pathak. During this, women devotees collectively recited Shiva Chalisa and performed aarti. The entire atmosphere of the temple was filled with spiritual energy due to bhajans, kirtans, and religious chants. In addition to Rajeshwar Dham and Khaira Temple in Rajoun, other Shiva temples in Bounsi, Barahat, Belhar, Fullidumar, Shambhuganj, and Banka also saw large crowds of devotees. Religious programs such as Shiva Charcha, Rudrabhishek, and bhajan-kirtan were organized at these places as well. Devotees continued to visit temples for darshan and worship until late in the evening. Overall, the entire Banka district was immersed in devotion to Lord Shiva on the third Sawan Monday, seeking happiness, peace, and prosperity.