The Auspicious Month Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Shravan (Sawan) Month is one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It falls during the monsoon season, usually between July and August, and is considered highly auspicious for worship, fasting, spiritual practices, and charitable deeds.
Devotees observe fasts on Mondays (Shravan Somvar), perform pujas, and engage in devotional activities to seek blessings, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
📅 Panchang for Shravan Month Begins 2026
| Panchang Element | Timings / Details |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada Tithi Begins: July 11, 2026 – 06:18 AM Ends: July 12, 2026 – 07:05 AM |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
| Yoga | Shubha Yoga |
| Karana | Kaulava → Garija |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM |
| Sunset | 06:59 PM |
🌟 Significance of Shravan Month
- Shravan is considered the holiest month for worshipping Lord Shiva, as per Puranas and scriptures.
- Devotees believe that offering water, milk, and Bilva leaves to Shiva Lingam brings blessings, removes sins, and fulfills desires.
- Fasting on Shravan Mondays enhances spiritual merit and brings health, wealth, and peace.
- It is also a period of religious observances, charity, and devotion, making it spiritually significant.
Legend:
The Skanda Purana and other scriptures mention that Lord Shiva is particularly pleased during Shravan month. Devotees who worship with devotion are believed to gain divine protection, spiritual growth, and worldly prosperity.
🙏 Rituals & Observances in Shravan Month
1. Daily Worship
- Visit Shiva temples or perform puja at home with water, milk, Bilva leaves, flowers, and incense.
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya, Shiva Sahasranama, or Rudram.
2. Fasting (Vrat)
- Many observe Monday fasting (Somvar Vrat) or partial fasts during Shravan.
- Avoid grains, onion, garlic, and tamasic foods. Fruits, milk, and water are preferred.
3. Charity & Devotion
- Donate food, clothes, or money to the needy, Brahmins, or temples.
- Planting trees, feeding animals, and serving society are considered highly auspicious.
4. Spiritual Practices
- Recitation of scriptures, meditation, and singing bhajans or kirtans is recommended.
- Observing Shravan with devotion, discipline, and purity is considered spiritually beneficial.
🌎 Regional Observances
| Region | Traditions |
|---|---|
| North India | Daily puja at temples, fasting on Mondays, charitable deeds |
| Maharashtra & Gujarat | Community prayers, abhishekam, and bhajan events |
| South India | Special homams, Rudrabhishekam, and devotional recitations |
| All India | Observing vrats, spiritual practices, and acts of devotion throughout the month |
💠 Benefits of Observing Shravan Month
- Pleases Lord Shiva and removes sins
- Enhances spiritual growth and meditation practices
- Brings health, wealth, and family harmony
- Increases devotion, discipline, and positive energy
- Strengthens faith, knowledge, and mental clarity
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