Sawan 2024: The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that by worshipping Shiva with devotion during these days, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.
According to the legend, during the churning of the ocean, when the poison named Kalakuta came out, both the gods and demons got scared of it and no one was ready to take it.
With this, there was chaos everywhere due to this poison. All the ten directions started burning due to this poison. Gods, demons, sages and saints all started burning due to its heat.
So everyone went to Mahadev and prayed to him to save this world. Bholenath agreed to accept the poison.
Only a small Shivling should be kept in the house
Broken idols of gods and goddesses should not be kept in the house, but Shivling can be kept, because Shivling is considered formless. Due to this, it is not considered broken.
Even a broken Shivling is worshipable. Keep in mind that a very big Shivling should not be kept in the house. It is auspicious to keep a small Shivling in the house. We should avoid keeping a Shivling in the house which is bigger than the first knuckle of our thumb.
Along with Lord Shiva, idols of Ganesh Ji, Goddess Parvati and Nandi should also be kept. The puja should be started with Ganesh Pujan.
Rules of Sawan (Sawan Ke Niyam)
According to the scriptures, devotees should avoid eating brinjal during the month of Sawan because many people consider this vegetable impure. Apart from this, people who observe fast during this period should also not consume milk.
The religious belief behind this is that milk is used to anoint Bhole Baba, hence its consumption is prohibited. In this month, devotees should also avoid consuming meat, alcohol, onion and garlic.
Importance of Sawan Monday and Shiva Puja (Sawan Somwar Vrat)
Shiva should be worshipped on every Monday of the month of Sawan. Special benefits can be gained by keeping a fast on this day and meditating on Lord Shiva.
This fast is observed to please Lord Shiva. In this fast, food is eaten only once a day after worshipping Lord Shiva. Along with this, wearing Gauri-Shankar Rudraksha around the neck is also considered auspicious.
Bhole Baba is considered to be the most simple and innocent among all the gods. He is worshipped with great devotion in Hindu religion. It is believed that by observing a fast of Shiv Ji in Sawan, unmarried girls get their desired groom and unmarried boys get their desired bride.
If you have also kept a fast on Sawan Monday to please Bhole Baba, then offer water in the auspicious time mentioned. The entire Shravan month is best for chanting, meditation and meditation, but Monday has special importance in it.
Monday is the day of the Moon and Lord Shiva is the controller of the Moon. Therefore, by worshipping on this day, one gets the blessings of not only the Moon but also Lord Shiva.
Any person who is facing health problems, difficulties in marriage or poverty, if he worships Lord Shiva every Monday of Sawan in a proper manner, then he gets relief from all the problems.
Due to the relation between Monday and Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati observed fast on 16 Mondays. Monday of Sawan is considered infallible for problems related to marriage and children.
Monday is worshipped for the worship of Lord Shiva and especially for marital life. If there is no possibility of marriage in the Kundli or there are difficulties in getting married, then a vow should be taken and a fast should be observed on Sawan Somwar.
Read this also- Sawan 2024: When will Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami and Shivratri fall in the month of Sawan, know the correct date