Sawan Niyam: The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, but in this month there is also a ritual to worship the Sun. The first Sunday of Sawan will fall on 9th July. Due to Saptami Tithi on this day, there will be Bhanu Saptami festival. Due to this coincidence in the month of Sawan, the importance of fasting and worship for Lord Surya increases further. According to Skanda Purana, Sun worship done in the month of Sawan cures diseases.
Significance of Surya Puja in Sawan
According to Shiv Puran, sun worship on the Sunday of Sawan is especially fruitful. Shiva worship done on this day also gives special benefits. In Shiva Purana, Sun has also been described as the eye of Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshiping Lord Surya and Lord Shiva on Sundays of this month brings blessings of happiness, good health, freedom from fear of time and peace.
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Do Surya Puja like this in Sawan
To worship the Sun in Sawan, wake up before sunrise and take a pilgrimage bath. If it is not possible to bathe in a holy river, then take a bath by adding Ganges water to the water. Offer water, rice and flowers to the Sun God in a copper vessel. While offering water, chant Om Ravaye Namah mantra while paying obeisance to the Varun form of the Sun.
Wish for strength, wisdom, health and honor with the chanting of Surya Mantra. After offering Arghya, worship Sun God with incense and lamp. Donate things related to Sun like copper utensils, yellow or red clothes, wheat, jaggery, red sandalwood. On this day, after worshiping the Sun God, one should eat only once.
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