Devotion Redefined: Wife Carries Husband to Haridwar, Touching Millions With Her Act of Love

Haridwar (The Uttam Hindu)- The first Monday of Sawan holds special importance for Shiva devotees. On this occasion, a unique example of faith was seen. A woman from Modinagar in Uttar Pradesh reached Haridwar carrying her disabled husband on her shoulders. This couple set an example of faith and devotion by offering water to Bholenath in the ancient Dakshineshwar Mahadev temple in Kankhal.

A year ago, Modinagar resident Sachin became disabled in his legs. Even in this disabled condition, he took a vow to go to Haridwar and perform Jalabhishek to Lord Shiva, after which his wife took the responsibility of fulfilling her husband's wish. She took her husband to Haridwar and made him sit on her shoulders and took him to the temple. Both of them performed Jalabhishek in the ancient Dakshineshwar Mahadev temple located in Kankhal. Sachin was accompanied by his two children. Talking to news agency IANS, Sachin said, "I had offered 13 Kanwars earlier. I have been disabled for a year. This time my wife also had faith and she brought me here. I have prayed to Lord Shiva here for my health." Sachin told that every year he travels in the month of Saavan with this vow, so that there is peace and happiness in his family and his body remains healthy. He says that this journey is a symbol of faith, dedication and belief for him.

Here, on the first Monday, a huge crowd of devotees gathered in the Shiva temples of Haridwar. Especially in the Dakshineshwar Mahadev temple located in Kankhal, long queues of devotees were seen since morning. By performing Jalabhishek, the devotees are praying to Lord Shiva for happiness, prosperity and fulfillment of their wishes. A Kanwaria said, "Our wish is that everyone in the family lives in peace and happiness. All the Kanwaria who have come, should take the water and reach their destination safely." Seeing the huge crowd, the Haridwar police administration was fully alert. Tight security arrangements have been made in the temple premises and surrounding areas, so that there is no chaos of any kind.