Monsoon Blessings – Performing Shiv Pooja During Sawan

Worship Shiva like this on Sawan: Do these remedies according to zodiac sign Lord Shiva’s favorite month Sawan is starting from 22nd July in 2024. The month of Sawan is very special for Shiva devotees, during this time along with the worship of Bholenath, Kanwar Yatra is also done. This month, by worshiping Mahadev with […]

by Dr Amit Vyas - July 22, 2024, 4:33 am

Worship Shiva like this on Sawan: Do these remedies according to zodiac sign
Lord Shiva’s favorite month Sawan is starting from 22nd July in 2024. The month of Sawan is very special for Shiva devotees, during this time along with the worship of Bholenath, Kanwar Yatra is also done. This month, by worshiping Mahadev with devotion, you can get pleasant results in every field. In the year 2024, there is Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga on the first day of Sawan month, as well as Sawan is starting on Monday. The month of Sawan is the most special time to please Mahadev and get his blessings. According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan is the fifth month. This month is the most favorite month of Lord Shiva. In the month of Sawan, there is special significance of doing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva and worshiping him with rituals. According to religious beliefs, it was in this month of Sawan that Mother Parvati did rigorous penance and got Lord Shiva as her husband. In the month of Sawan, there is importance of keeping Monday fast and special worship of Mahadev. In the month of Sawan, while married women observe fast and worship to make their married life happy and prosperous, unmarried women worship Bhole Bhandari by keeping Sawan Monday fast to wish for a good groom. Sawan month is considered to be the best time for Shiva worship. It is believed that Lord Shiva is quickly pleased by Shiva worship in the month of Sawan. Anyway, it is said that among all the gods and goddesses, it is easiest to worship Lord Shiva. Just one pot of water offered to Bhole Bhandari with a true heart is enough. In the holy month of Sawan, three types of fasts are kept to please Mahadev

1- Sawan Monday Fast: Monday is considered special for Shiva worship. In such a situation, the importance of Monday coming in the holy month of Sawan increases a lot. Sawan Monday fast is kept to get the special blessings of Lord Shiva.

2- Fast of 16 Mondays: Sawan is the best and holy month for Shiva worship. In such a situation, this time is very auspicious for the devotee who wants to keep a fast to achieve his wish to start the fast of sixteen Mondays.

3- Pradosh Fast: Pradosh fasts falling in the month of Sawan are very important to get the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
Sawan fast and worship method Offer fruits and sweets to Lord Shiva and do his Aarti after the puja is over. Let us tell you that, during the days of Sawan, you can also offer 108 grains of green moong on the Shivling. Doing so is auspicious.

According to religious beliefs, the God of Gods, Mahadev, is very pleased with the fast observed on Sawan Monday. In such a situation, if you offer things according to your zodiac sign on Shivling on Sawan Monday, then you can get special benefits from it. Let’s know about this topic.

Do these remedies according to zodiac sign

Aries – The people of Aries should anoint the Shivling with water, honey and fragrance on Sawan Monday. By doing this remedy, the seeker gets the desired result.
Taurus – The people of Taurus can anoint Mahadev with raw milk on Sawan Monday. By doing this, the position of the moon in the horoscope is strengthened.
Gemini – On Sawan Monday, the people of Gemini zodiac should anoint Lord Shiva by adding Durva in Gangajal. By doing this, they can get auspicious results.
Cancer – Cancer natives can anoint Lord Shiva by mixing sugar candy in raw milk on the special occasion of Sawan Monday. By doing this, the native can get relief from mental stress.
Leo – On Sawan Monday, the natives of this zodiac should offer mango juice to Lord Shiva and also chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra. By doing this, you can see benefits in your career.
Virgo – Virgo natives should anoint Lord Shiva by mixing Belpatra and fragrance in Ganga water on Sawan Monday. By doing this remedy, you can get rid of your problems.
Libra – In the month of Sawan, offer water, ash and white sandalwood to Bholenath. By doing this, happiness and prosperity remains in your life.
Scorpio – Scorpio natives should anoint Lord Shiva by mixing red flowers in Ganga water on Sawan Monday. This will keep the blessings of Bholenath on you.
Sagittarius – On Sawan Monday, Sagittarius natives should anoint Lord Shiva by mixing saffron in Ganga water. You will get special benefits from this.
Capricorn – Capricorn natives should perform Abhishek of Shivling by mixing black sesame and Belpatra in Gangajal on Sawan Monday. This remedy removes the obstacle of Saturn, due to which happiness and prosperity remains in life.
Aquarius – Aquarius natives should mix raw milk in Gangajal on Sawan Monday and offer it to Lord Shiva. Along with this, you can also offer Bhang, Dhatura and Belpatra.
Pisces – Pisces natives should perform Abhishek of Bholenath by adding honey, fragrance, Durva and Akshat in water on Sawan Monday for the special blessings of Lord Shiva. This can fulfill all your wishes.

Lord Shiva loves the month of Sawan for many reasons. It is believed that in this month Mother Parvati had kept fast and did penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband, so Lord Shiva loves this month very much. It is believed that in this month Lord Shiva descended on earth and went to his in-laws’ house and even today he comes to earth every year in this month, so this month becomes very special for Lord Shiva as well as his devotees.

Sawan 2024 Monday Fast Date List

The first Monday fast of Shravan will be observed on 22 July 2024.
The second Monday fast of Shravan month will be observed on 29 July 2024.
The third Monday fast of Sawan month will be observed on 5 August 2024.
The fourth Monday fast of Sawan month will be observed on 12 August 2024.
The last Monday fast of Sawan month will be observed on 19 August 2024.
• During the month of Sawan, wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
• Go to the nearby Shiva temple and have darshan of Shiva and perform Abhishek with Ganga water and milk on the Shivling.
• Include Belpatra, Dhatura, Ganga water and milk in the worship of Lord Shiva.
• Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” during the Jal Abhishek of Shiva in the month of Sawan.
• At the end of the worship, pray to Lord Shiva for the fulfillment of all your wishes and recite Shiva Chalisa while performing his Aarti.

This is how to worship Shiva in Sawan

By the way, Lord Shiva is very kind. He gets pleased very easily. The most important thing in worshipping Shiva is your devotion. You should not do anything. Just keep calling Shiva with true deep feelings. Your wish will be fulfilled even with this. Shiva gets pleased even with just a pot of water. But special worship of Shiva with devotion also has its own importance. Therefore, Abhishek of Shiva lingam with milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey is considered to be of special importance. These things are definitely offered in the worship of Shiva. During the days of Sawan, take a bath early in the morning and wear clean clothes.

Wear white clothes if possible. If you are fasting, then it is very good. When you sit to worship Shiva at home or go to the temple, then keep chanting the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ continuously. When you start worshipping Shiva, first offer Ganga water on the Shivlingam. Then do Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva. After this, perform Abhishek with milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey. And later again do Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva and after this offer white sandalwood, Akshat, white flowers, Bel Patra, Dhatura, betel nut, ash etc. to him. Also offer Shami leaves. Offer fragrant flowers and garlands to Lord Shiva. Keep in mind that Ketaki flowers should not be offered. Sindoor should also not be offered.