Sawan 2025: Sawan is considered an auspicious and holy month in Hinduism which is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Sawan is also a time to return to purity and spirituality. Let's know how?
The holy month of Sawan is a wonderful opportunity to be imbued with the divine power of Shiva. Be it through fasting, worship, rituals or meditation. As soon as Sawan begins, various temples, Shivalayas and Shivdhams of India start resonating with bells, mantras, aartis and bhajans. Spiritually, Sawan is a great time for self-introspection and getting closer to the soul and getting the blessings of God. In this way, Sawan is a month of spiritual connection.
This is why Jalabhishek is important in Sawan
In Hindu mythology, it is described that when the ocean was churned between the gods and demons, the poison Halahal came out of it, which Lord Shiva himself drank to protect the world and came to be known as Neelkanth. But due to the poison, the temperature of his body started increasing and there was water in his throat. Then the gods anointed Shiva with cold water, which reduced the effect of the poison and the temperature of the body. It is believed that this is why water is offered to Shiva in the month of Sawan.
Miraculous Monday of Sawan
Along with this, the fast of Monday or Sawan Somvar falling in the month of Sawan is also filled with divine energy. Huge crowd of Shiva devotees in Shiva temples, Shivling covered with Bel leaves, Abhishek of milk, ghee, water, etc., chanting of mantras are proof of how Shiva has maintained the unwavering faith of devotees. Some offer water on Shivling in Sawan with the wish of good health, some married life, some happiness and peace, some happiness of children, and some success. Sawan is such a month when you can move away from worldliness and be calm, strong, and influenced by spirituality like Shiva.
Sawan is the process of renewal of consciousness
Along with a religious perspective, in Ayurveda too, Sawan is described as a purification and renewal ritual. During this time, light and sattvik food, fasting, and purification are recommended, which is a simple way to overcome fear and weakness. Also, Sawan is a renewal of consciousness which rejuvenates not only the body but also the mind and soul. Sawan is a time when you can return to purity and spirituality.
