Sawan Puja Rituals: The month of Sawan is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is celebrated by Shiva devotees with full devotion and reverence. During this time, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati daily, but Sawan Monday has special significance. On this day, Shiva devotees keep fast and offer water, milk, Belpatra, etc. on the Shivling and perform Jalabhishek. It is believed that by fasting on Sawan Monday, Lord Shiva is quickly pleased and fulfills every wish of the devotee.

According to the Sanatan tradition, from Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu goes into Yognidra in Kshir Sagar, and during this period, Lord Shiva takes over the management of the universe.

This time is called 'Chaturmas', which is completely a symbol of religion, penance, fasting, and restraint. In such a situation, the month of Sawan is considered very special from a spiritual point of view. Worshipping Lord Shiva removes the problems of life and brings happiness and peace. Now the devotees are waiting for the date of the beginning of Sawan, when they can worship Bholenath with full devotion.

When is the month of Sawan starting

According to the Vedic calendar, this year the month of Sawan will start from July 11, 2025. Before this, Ashadha Purnima is on July 10, which will start from 1:36 pm on July 10 and will last till 2:06 pm on July 11.

Udaya Tithi is recognized in the Sanatan tradition, which is why the Pratipada date of Shravan month will start from 11:07 pm on July 11 and will last till 2:08 pm on July 12. And that is why the month of Sawan will be considered to start from July 11.

Yoga in the Sawan month

This time, a special yoga is being formed on the very first day of Sawan, which is called Shivavas Yoga. In this auspicious coincidence, Lord Shiva will be seated on Mount Kailash with Mother Parvati. It is believed that by worshiping Shiva and performing Jalabhishek in this yoga, the seeker gets good luck, happiness, prosperity, and the desired boon.

Dates of the Sawan Monday fast

14 July – First Monday fast

21 July – Second Monday fast

28 July – Third Monday fast

04 August – Fourth and last Monday fast

Worship method

The month of Sawan is considered the most sacred for the worship of Lord Shiva. During this time, if worship is done in the right way, then Bholenath is quickly pleased and fulfills all the wishes of the devotee.

Get up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Clean the house and the place of worship. Then, sprinkle Ganga water in the entire house.

Bathe the Shivling with Ganga water and raw milk. After this, wash and clean it with pure water.

Offer Belpatra, Dhatura, white flowers, ash, sweets, and cow milk on the Shivling.

During worship, chant the mantra Om Namah Shivaya 108 times. If you want, you can also recite 108 names of Lord Shiva.

Recite the Shiva Chalisa and then do the Shiva Aarti. In the end, with folded hands, pray to Lord Shiva for happiness, prosperity, and peace in your life.

By worshipping with devotion in this way in Sawan, Lord Shiva blesses his devotees and makes their lives happy.

Religious benefits of the Sawan month

Sawan month is considered very holy in Hinduism, and it is especially the time to worship Lord Shiva. This month, offering water, milk, Belpatra, etc. on Shivling brings the blessings of Lord Shiva and destroys sins. Keeping a fast on Sawan Monday fulfills wishes and makes married life happy. Meditation, chanting, fasting, and donation at this time lead to spiritual purification, and the sins of previous births are also destroyed. This month is very beneficial for the physical, mental, and spiritual upliftment of a person.

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