Sawan, also known as Shravan, is about to start. In India, it is also observed as the start of the monsoon. Hindus celebrate this auspicious occasion by worshiping Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati and fasting (vrat) in order to obtain their blessings.
During the Sawan month, they observe the vrat, also called Sawan Somwar, on Mondays.
Among other goods offered to Lord Shiva are panchamrit, jaggery, bhuna chana, bel patra, datura, milk, rice, and Chandan.
Sawan 2024 begins and ends on the following dates:
Sawan this year starts on July 22 and ends on August 19, according to Drik Panchang. In other words, Sawan will be honored for 29 days, with five Mondays in that time. This year, Sawan Somwars will take place on five different days, during which devotees can observe the fast:
Shravan Calendar: Sawan (the first Shravan Somwar vrat) begins on July 22, 2024.
July 29, 2024: The Second Fast of Shravan Somwar
August 5, 2024: The Third Fast of Shravan Somwar
Fourth day of Shravan Somwar vrat: August 12, 2024
Sawan concludes on August 19, 2024 (the final or fifth Shravan Somwar vrat).
Sawan will start on August 5 and end on September 3 in other states, including as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Sawan 2024 shubh muhurat:
Drik Panchang says Sawan Purnima falls on Monday, August 19. The Abhijeet Muhurat is from 12:04 pm to 12:55 pm on July 22, and the Shravana Nakshatra falls at 10:21 pm on July 22. Meanwhile, the Pratipada tithi will last up to 1:11 pm.
The significance and history of Sawan 2024:
Indian mythology states that the origins of Sawan can be found during the Samudra Manthan, when asuras and devas banded together to search for the elixir of immortality, or Amrit.
Many things came into being as a result of the ocean churning, including animals, jewelry, the Goddess Lakshmi, and Dhanvantri. However, when Halahal, a lethal poison, appeared, it caused havoc.
It began to destroy everybody who came into contact with it. As a result, Lord Shiva was consulted by Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. They begged Lord Shiva to eat it, since he was able to withstand this strong poison.
His body went blue as soon as he ingested the toxin. Goddess Parvati entered the Lord’s throat to halt the poison’s spread since she was concerned that it would eventually affect his entire body. As a result, Lord Shiva gained the name Neelkanth.
The month of Sawan was when these things happened. As a result, Mondays are dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati for the entire month. Sawan month is considered fortunate by Hindus due to the numerous significant events that fall within this month.
Drik Panchang lists a few holidays and fasts to observe: Kamika Ekadashi, Mangala Gauri Vrats, Hariyali Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Narali Purnima, and Kalki Jayanti. Some Shiva devotees travel to sacred locations on the Kanwar Yatra and present Lord Shiva with Gangajal.
Sawan 2024 puja vidhi and samagri:
During Sawan Purnima, devotees should worship Lord Shiva, Maa Parvati, Chandra Dev, Shri Hari Vishnu and Maa Laxmi. One can also perform Satyanarayan Puja at their homes. On this day, wake up early, take a bath and collect puja materials like Belpatra, incense, lamp, pure water, flowers, sweets, fruits, and more.
Then, worship Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati and offer them Belpatra, flowers, and fruits. Additionally, light incense sticks and diya. After this, worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu, offering flowers, cowrie shells, and yellow fruits. On Sawan Purnima, after moonrise at night, worship Chandra Dev by offering Arghya and chanting mantras.
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