Sawan 2023: From tomorrow (July 4, 2023), the great festival of worship of Lord Shiva is starting. This year Sawan will be of 58 days i.e. the month of Sawan will be of two months for the worship and devotion of Lord Shiva. The holy month of Sawan will start on the 4th of July and will continue till the 31st of August. During this, there will be more months from 18th July to 16th August. For this reason, this year the month of Sawan will be of 2 months. According to religious beliefs, from Devshayani Ekadashi to Devuthani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is in Yognidra. In such a situation, the operation of the universe remains in the hands of Lord Shiva. Due to Adhikamas, this time Chaturmas will be of five months instead of four. The month of Sawan is very dear to Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan is the fifth month.
Important dates of Sawan month
Due to Adhikamas this year, the month of Sawan will last for 58 days. With the beginning of the month of Sawan, many fasts and festivals also begin. The month of Sawan will start from 4th July and will continue till 31st August. Many festivals will be celebrated during this time. Sankashti Chaturthi on July 6, Kamika Ekadashi on July 13, Masik Shivratri on July 15, Amavasya of Shravan month on July 17, Hariyali Teej on August 19, Nag Panchami on August 21, Raksha Bandhan on August 30 will be celebrated.
Significance of Sawan month
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan is the fifth month. As soon as Ashadh ends, the holy month of Sawan starts from the Pratipada date of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Shravan. This month is also known as Shravan. The month of Shravan is the favorite month of Lord Shiva. There is a story behind Bhole Bhandari's love for the month of Savan, in fact, in the month of Savan, Maa Parvati did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband, due to which Lord Shiva was pleased and accepted Maa Parvati as his wife. Was. Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek of Shivling have special importance in the month of Sawan. Worshiping Lord Shiva every day during the entire month of Sawan fulfills all your wishes quickly. In the month of Sawan, Monday fasting, monthly Shivratri and Kanwar Yatra have special significance.
Significance of Sawan Somvar Vrat
This time the month of Sawan will last for 58 days. Because of this, a total of 8 Monday fasts will be observed in the month of Sawan. The month of Sawan is considered to be the best month for worshiping Lord Shiva because it is believed that in the month of Sawan, Lord Shiva gets pleased and fulfills all their wishes. In the month of Shravan, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped every day, but the fast on Mondays of Sawan is very special. In the scriptures, Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. For this reason, Sawan Monday is important.
According to religious beliefs, in the month of Sawan, Mother Parvati did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased with the harsh penance of Mother Parvati, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife. This is how Mother Parvati got married to Lord Shiva. In such a situation, the month of Sawan was the favorite month of both Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. For this reason, every Monday that falls in the month of Sawan is very important. The month of Sawan and the Monday fast falling in it is very special for married women and unmarried girls. On Sawan Somvar, married women observe a day-long fast and pray to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, praying for the long life and happiness of their husbands. On the other hand, while fasting on Sawan Monday, unmarried girls worship Lord Shiva and wish for a suitable groom for themselves.
How to worship Shiva in Sawan?
According to religious beliefs, worshiping Bholebhandari and chanting mantras in the month of Sawan makes Lord Shiva happy. In the month of Sawan, wake up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. After this, go to the Shiva temple located near your house and anoint Lord Shiva with Ganges water, pure water, milk, curd, honey, and sugarcane juice. Keep chanting the Om Namah Shivay mantra continuously while anointing Bholenath. Then after this, offer Belpatra, Bhang, Dhatura, and Shamipatra, etc. on the Shivling. After offering fruits and flowers, recite Shiva Chalisa and perform Shiva Aarti. On the other hand, married women keep a fast on the coming Monday of Sawan and wish for the long life and happiness and prosperity of their husband and family by offering sixteen adornments to Maa Parvati.
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