What is special about Sawan?
What is special about Sawan?
Sawan or Shravana is the fifth month of the Hindu solar calendar. This month is devoted to worshipping Lord Shiva. It is believed that those who dutifully worship Lord Shiva during this month are bestowed with success, happiness and prosperity. This year Sawan started on Sunday, July 25.
What should be done in Sawan month?
As per the Hindu tradition, sawan is all about observing a satvik lifestyle, which includes abstinence from anything that is tamasik in nature, be it food or beverages. You can eat fruits, fresh veggies, meals made with sabudana (sago) and sendha namak, milk and milk products like curd, buttermilk during the fast.
When Sawan will start in 2021?
Sawan Somwar Vrat 2021 started on Monday, July 26, 2021. Hindu devotees keep whole day fasting and worship Lord Shiva on every Monday of Sawan month to seek His divine blessings.
How can I please Lord Shiva in Shravan?
Offer panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, butter or ghee, honey and jaggery) and bael leaves to Shiva linga. Chant the shiva chalisa and perform regular aarti of lord Shiva. Chanting the Mahamritunjay mantra is very auspicious. Fast on all Shravan Somvars.
What we say Sawan in English?
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How is Sawan celebrated?
It is also the fourth month of the Nepali calendar. For many Hindus, the month of Shraavana is a month of fasting. Many Hindus will fast every Monday to the Lord Shiva and/or every Tuesday to the Goddess Parvati. Fasting on Tuesdays of this month is known locally as “Mangala Gauri Vrat”.
Why Monday fast is done?
People fast on Mondays to please Lord Shiva to get their wishes fulfilled. The various purposes for which people fast are marriage, domestic happiness, relief from various diseases and other health issues, gain of wealth, prosperity and overall happiness.
Can we cut hair in Sawan?
* Don’t shave or cut your hair. * Should not sleep at all during the day. Because it is said that this whole month Bholenaths move around the earth.
Can we drink alcohol in Sawan month?
Do not consume alcohol in the month of Sawan. Do not shave during Shravan. Ginger and garlic are also avoided by people during this month. As per Puranas, brinjal or eggplant too must be avoided as they are not considered very good to have amidst this time.
Why is Shiva Worshipped in Shravan?
The month of Sawan is considered to be the best month for worshiping Shiva. It is said that by worshiping Lord Shiva in this month, he is pleased quickly and fulfills the wishes of the devotees. He blesses them with the attainment of wealth, honor and status.
How do you do puja on Shravan?
Sawan Somwar Puja Vidhi
- Rise at Brahma muhurta (about two hours before sunrise)
- Do dhyana (Meditation)
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the temple of the house with Gangajal and purify your home with the sacred waters.
- Dhayna – connect the inner self with the Lord.
