On the second Monday of the Sawan month, Shiva temples in Dhamtari and Balrampur districts were filled with devotion and chants of 'Bholenath ki Jai'. From early morning, temples witnessed a significant rush of devotees who performed 'Jalabhishek' (ritualistic pouring of water) on Lord Shiva, offering belpatra, flowers, milk, and other puja items, praying for prosperity and fulfillment of wishes.

At the ancient and historic Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple in Rudri, Dhamtari, the second Sawan Monday saw special festivities. Situated on the banks of the Mahanadi River, this ancient Shiva temple had long queues of devotees waiting for 'darshan' and 'Jalabhishek' from dawn. Chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bol Bam' resonated as devotees sought blessings from Lord Rudreshwar Mahadev. A distinct religious fervor was observed throughout the temple premises.

The Bol Bam Kavadia Sangh organized its annual Kanwar Yatra, a tradition continuing for the past 36 years. Kanwariyas carried holy water from the Mahanadi to the Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple for 'Jalabhishek'. Subsequently, an approximately 8-kilometer long procession was undertaken, with devotees offering water at various Shiva temples across the city, concluding at the ancient Buddheshwar Mahadev Temple. The journey was marked by immense enthusiasm among devotees, with 'Bol Bam' chants echoing along the route.

On this auspicious occasion, an army jawan from Bihar celebrated his birthday by seeking blessings from Lord Bholenath, offering special sweets from Bihar at the Rudreshwar Mahadev Temple. Dignitaries including Dhamtari Municipal Corporation Mayor Ramu Rohra and State BJP Vice President Ranjana Sahu also visited the temple.

Similarly, in Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Shiva temples like Tatapani Tapeshwar Mahadev, Shivgarhi Temple, Jalkeshwar Nath Mahadev, and Dukhareshwar Mahadev (located on the banks of the Kanhar River) saw a massive influx of devotees. Thousands of pilgrims from Ramanujganj, Purandih, Godarmana, and surrounding rural areas collected water from the Maa Mahamaya Temple Ghat on the Kanhar River and undertook a challenging walk to perform 'Jalabhishek' at the famous ancient Shiva temple in Tatapani. Devotees from Jharkhand also frequent this site.