Sawan Month : Date, Significance and Puja Rituals

Shravan Maas is the most auspicious time of the Year. This holy month, which derives its name from the constellation Shravan, maintains a unique place in the hearts of Hindus due to its link with Lord Shiva and various significant events. This month's theme is Lord Shiva worship, rites, and practices.

Shravan Maas 2023

• The Shravan month, also known as Sawan Month, is highly celebrated by the Indian people and is devoted completely to Lord Shiva. 
• For 2023, this is going to start from July 4th, Tuesday, and is stretched up to two months due to Adhik Maas. It may end on August 31st, Thursday.
• The believers worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Shiva’s Wife), and do Monday(Somvar) fast during this time. 
• The Unmarried Girls do Mangala Gauri Vrat(Fast). 
• Solah Somvaar Vrat(Fast) is very famous during this time. The Unmarried female does this latter mentioned fast to get a Well-Suited Husband. 
• The Kanwar Yatra also occurs in this month in which they bring Holy Gangajal from Sacred places. 

Shravan Maas Start Date 

The Start Date for Shravan Maas is July 4th, Tuesday, 2023.

Shravan Maas End Date 

The End Date for Shravan Maas is August 31st, Thursday, 2023.

Shravan Maas Significance

This time span is considered as the most holy time of the year as it is known as the best time to praise Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Significance of each day in Shravan Maas:

• Monday - Adore Lord Shiva.
• Tuesday - Adore Goddess Gauri for the better health of Family. Adore Hanuman Ji.
• Wednesday - Adore Lord Ganpati & Vitthala, Incarnation of Lord Vishnu/Krishna.
• Thursday - Adore Lord Buddha and Lord Guru.
• Friday - Adore Goddess Tulsi, Goddess Lakshmi & Goddess Santoshi.
• Saturday - Adore Shani Dev to get Wealth.
• Sunday - Adore Lord Sun and Lord Ram.

Shravan Maas Puja Rituals 2023

The simplest rituals followed in the Sharavan Maas everyday are given below here:

• Before beginning the puja rites, devotees rise early in the morning and take a holy bath.
• Light a diya and pray in front of an idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• Read the Shiva Chalisa, the Shiva Tandava Stotram, and then Sahravan Maas Katha.
• Visit the temple and make an offering to Shiva Lingam of panchamrit (milk, curd, sugar powder, honey, and ghee).
• Offer regular water and decorate Shiva Lingam with flowers and Bilva Patra, which Lord Shiva values, as well as sweets.

These are simple pooja rituals, if you are doing a special fast in this month, do consider the suggestions of your Pandits. 

Shrawan Maas Story

There are more than many stories related to this holy time as per the Hindu ritual. All of these stories relate with Lord Shiva only. It can be said that this month is completely devoted to Him and his wife, Goddess Parvati.

• One story narrates about the Samundar Manthan, when lord Shiva drank the whole poison which had come out of the Ocean in order to save the world. Thus, Lord Shiva is also famous as Neelkantha. His devotees bring him fresh milk and Gangajal during this time to reduce the effect of that dangerous poison on Him.
• Another story related with Goddess Parvati, who fasted for the entire month in order to convince Lord Shiva to marry her. She was the reincarnation of Goddess Sati (The First Wife of Lord Shiva), and thus she succeeded in marrying the choice of person she wished to marry. Young, unmarried girls in India do Solah Somvar Fast or Mangala Gauri Fast to get the most suited husbands for them. 

Shravan Maas Shivratri

1st Shravan Shivratri - July 15th, Saturday.

2nd Shravan Shivratri - August 14th, Monday. 

Shravan Somvar Special Dates

The special dates for this year’s Shravan Somvar are given below here:

Indian Mantras to Read in Shravan Maas 2023

1. Om Namah Shivaay..!!

2. Om Tryambakam Yajamahe

Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan

Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat..!!

3. Karpur Gauram Karunavtaram

Sansaar saaram Bhujgaindra

Haarama Sada Vasantam Hridiya

Arvinde Bhavam Bhavani Sahitam

Namami...!!!!

Conclusion

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