Shravan is the month of Lord Shiva.
Sawan is the most auspicious month to seek blessings and well-being from God.
The month of Sawan is an important time for religious celebrations and holds great significance in Hinduism. It is believed to be a month of spiritual growth and devotion. According to Hindu customs and traditions, Sawan is the most auspicious month to seek blessings from God.
Shravan is the month of Lord Shiva, and during Sawan, the universe is filled with Shiv Tattvas or components of Lord Shiva.
Sawan 2024 Start and End Date
– Sawan 2024 Start date: Monday, July 22, 2024
– Sawan 2024 End Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Sawan 2024: The meaning of this holy month
Sawan, or Shravan, is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. It falls in the month of Ashadha. For devout Hindus, Shravan is the most important time of the year and the holiest month of all. The entire month of Shravan is considered auspicious. It is said that one can receive the special blessings of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu during this holy month. For devotees of Lord Shiva, the month of Shravan is especially important.
According to legend, Daksh's daughter sacrificed her life and was reborn as Parvati in the house of the Himalayan king. Parvati desired to marry Lord Shiva. For this reason, she performed penance during the month of Shravan. Lord Shiva accepted Parvati's request, pleased with her devotion. Lord Shiva prefers the month of Shravan because then he can meet Maa Parvati.
Another legend of Sawan is related to the “Samudra Manthan” or the churning of the ocean. At this event, Lord Shiva drank the deadly poison “Halahal” to save the world, turning his throat blue and receiving the name Neelkanth. During Sawan, devotees worship Shiva to thank him for his protection and blessings.
Sawan Fasting Rules 2023: Dos and Don’ts
To receive the blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvati, people fast on Mondays during Sawan, called “Sawan Somwar”. Here are some do's and don'ts:
Two:
- Wake up early in the morning.
- Clean your puja room every day.
- Visit a temple and perform abhishekam for Lord Shiva using water, milk, sugar, ghee, curd and honey (Panchamrit).
- Practice celibacy during Sawan.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids since it's summer.
- Eat nutritious foods such as nuts and fruits to ensure a balanced diet.
- Cook sattvic foods with rock salt instead of table salt.
Not to do:
- Avoid eating meat, eggs, garlic and onions.
- Do not drink alcohol during this month.
- Avoid drinking milk during Sawan.
- Avoid packaged juices with preservatives and flavor enhancers. Drink freshly prepared juices.
These precautions are aimed at helping devotees maintain a balanced, sattvic and healthy fast during the holy month of Sawan.
