During the auspicious month of Shravana, aka Sawan, let's take a look at some of the most famous Bollywood celebrities, who are staunch devotees of Lord Shiva.
Shravana, aka Sawan, is associated with the arrival of the southwest monsoons, which is why it is one of the most important months in the entire Indian subcontinent. Sawan is also considered the month of fasting. While Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tuesday is renowned for Goddess Parvati. Shravana is also the month of Kanwar Yatra, which is among the most famous annual pilgrimages in India. The holy month of Sawan holds a special place in the hearts of Lord Shiva's devotees.
As per multiple reports, Shravana month is the time when Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati as his wife. Another story related to the auspicious month of Sawan is related to the story of Samudra Manthan when Lord Shiva drank the poison to save the entire universe. There are millions of stories related to Lod Shiva's sacrifices and heroics, which he did in order to save humanity time and again. It is one of the reasons why there are so many devotees of Lord Shiva, not just in India but across the world.
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Just like everyone else, there are also so many Bollywood celebrities, who are faithful devotees of Lord Shiva. While some have inked mantras and his image on their bodies, most of them are spotted visiting famous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thus, today, we are going to take a look at some of the popular Bollywood celebrities, who are staunch devotees of Lord Shiva and renowned for having a beautiful bond with the Vishwanatha. So, without further ado, let's get started!
Popular Bollywood actor, Ajay Devgn is one of the biggest devotees of Lord Shiva in the Indian film industry. Whether in the films or in his personal life, we have seen him mention or credit Lord Shiva time and again. During the filming of Shivaay and Bholaa, Ajay Devgn visited multiple temples of Lord Shiva to seek his blessings. The actor also has a tattoo dedicated to Mahadev on his chest, which speaks everything about his devotion to Lord Shiva.
Just like Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt has also inked Lord Shiva on his body. The actor has Mahadev's tattoo on his left shoulder, along with a mantra in Sanskrit. Apart from having a tattoo of Lord Shiva, Sanjay Dutt has been spotted at multiple temples of Mahadev across the nation. Once, in an old interview with a YouTube channel, he also admitted that he is a great devotee of Lord Shiva.
Kunal Khemu is one of the most underrated actors in Bollywood, who never got the appreciation he deserves for his impactful work in Indian cinema. However, he has still made his mark in the hearts of Indian cinephiles with his films. Talking about his devotion to Lord Shiva, Kunal also has a tattoo of Mahadev on his right leg. The actor received a lot of backlash for inking Lord Shiva's image on his leg. In his defence, Kunal clearly stated that he would never disrespect Mahadev and that it was his way of showing his affection.
Bollywood's Greek God, Hrithik Roshan is also a faithful devotee of the destroyer. Every year on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, he visits Lord Shiva's temple in order to seek his blessings. The actor has been papped along with his father, Rakesh Roshan most of the time during Maha Shivratri for some years now.
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Considered as the successor of Hrithik Roshan's legacy in Bollywood as a dancer, Tiger Shroff has already made his mark as a dancer. Apart from their mutual love for dance, Tiger is also a devotee of Lord Shiva, just like his senior, Hrithik. According to multiple media reports, Tiger keeps a fast on Maha Shivratri every year and even went to Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh before the release of his debut film, Heropanti.
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Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan is reportedly a huge devotee of Mahadev. Every year on Maha Shivratri, the actor reportedly attends the aarti and celebrates it with a lot of enthusiasm. Salman Khan rarely talks about his religious beliefs and never talked about his love for Lord Shiva. However, a few years back, he was spotted making a portrait of Mahadev that went viral on social media. The Bollywood star received a lot of love from netizens for making a portrait of Shiva.
The next person from the film industry, who is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva is the famous filmmaker, Ayan Mukerji. As per multiple reports, whenever Ayan starts working on a new project, he makes sure to take Lord Shiva's blessings. After completing his film, Brahmastra, Ayan went to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain. This wasn't the only time we have seen Ayan visiting Mahadev's temples. In recent years, we have spotted the filmmaker doing darshan at many iconic mandirs of Lord Shiva.
Popular Bollywood actress, Sara Ali Khan shares a beautiful bond with Lord Shiva, courtesy of the fact that she made her acting debut with the film, Kedarnath. During the filming of Kedarnath, Sara spent a lot of time at the iconic Hindu pilgrimage, and it was then that she became a die-hard devotee of Mahadev.
The glamourous diva, Mouni Roy is also a devotee of Lord Shiva, as she is often spotted at temples dedicated to the god of destruction. The actress reportedly observes a fast every year on Maha Shivratri and often shares shloka or pictures of Lord Shiva on her social media handles.
Bollywood diva, Kangana Ranaut is one of the biggest devotees of Lord Shiva. From visiting Mahakal in Ujjain to hailing Lord Shiva on International Yoga Day as the 'first yogi', Kangana never skips a chance to celebrate Mahadev. Not only this, but time and again, we have seen Kangana dropping pictures from her visit to various temples dedicated to Mahadev across India.
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