The Significance of Sawan’s First Monday: Unveiling Worship Rituals and the Tradition of Applying Ash on the Shivalinga

The Significance of Sawan’s First Monday: Unveiling Worship Rituals and the Tradition of Applying Ash on the Shivalinga

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Live Updates for Sawan Somwar 2023: The first Monday of the Sawan month is today. Every Monday that falls in the month of Sawan is very significant. Fasting on Mondays is encouraged throughout the Sawan month, as is special worship and abhishek (ritual bathing) of Lord Shiva. This year, there will be a total of eight Monday fasts observed during Sawan. Up to August 31st, Sawan will still be in effect.

Due to Adhik Maas (one extra month), Sawan will last for two months. The month of Sawan will have 58 days in this year. On July 4, the Sawan month officially began, and it will last through August 31. This year, the month of Sawan will continue for two months due to the occurrence of Adhik Maas (extra month). It is thought to be very profitable to worship and meditate on Lord Shiva during the month of Sawan.

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Sawan is a significant month for religious rituals since it is the month when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped. The scriptures list a number of ways to appease Lord Shiva. It is recommended to inscribe “Om Namah Shivaya” with sandalwood on 11 or 21 bilva leaves and present them to the Shivalinga during the Sawan lunar month. This enables the speedy fulfillment of all kinds of aspirations.

Important fasts and festivals in the month of Sawan include: Kamika Ekadashi, which falls on July 13, Masik Shivaratri, which falls on July 15, Shravan Amavasya, which falls on July 17, Hariyali Teej, which falls on August 19, Nag Panchami, which falls on August 21, and Raksha Bandhan, which falls on August 30.

The Shiv Puran (scripture) states that the following things should never be presented to Lord Shiva:

– Ketaki flower

– Tulsi leaves

– Turmeric

– Water from a conch shell

– Kumkum (vermilion)

– Broken rice grains

Chanting the Shiva mantra on Sawan Mondays is beneficial. Here are a few mantras:

– Om Namah Shivaya

– Om Shankaraya Namah

– Om Maheshwaraya Namah

– Om Rudraya Namah

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:

“ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥”

Auspicious timing for Sawan Somvar Puja:

Today, the first Monday of Sawan, has a very auspicious planetary alignment. The Revati Nakshatra (constellation) and Sukarma Yoga are favorable for worshiping Lord Shiva. Speaking of the auspicious time for today, it starts at 11:59 AM and continues until 12:54 PM. If you plan to worship Lord Shiva during the Pradosh Kaal (evening time) on the first Monday of Sawan.