The first Monday of Sawan: The most auspicious day to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva.
In Hinduism, the month of Sawan (Shravan) is considered the holiest month dedicated to Lord Shiva. While all Mondays during this month hold special significance, the first Monday of Sawan is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. On this day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with rituals, observe fasts, and pray for happiness, prosperity, good health, fulfillment of desires, and marital bliss.
Importance of the first Monday of Sawan
According to religious belief, worshipping Lord Shiva during the month of Sawan quickly pleases him. It was during this period that Lord Shiva drank the poison “Halahal” that emerged during the churning of the ocean. Therefore, the gods offered him water to soothe his body’s heat. Since then, the tradition of offering water and Ganga water to the Shivalinga during the month of Sawan has continued.
The first Monday of Sawan is considered an occasion for new beginnings, positive energy and receiving special blessings of Lord Shiva.
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Worship material for the first Monday of Sawan
Keep the following materials ready for the puja:
- Ganga water or clean water
- Milk
- Curd
- Honey
- Ghee
- Sugar
- Belpatra (three-leafed)
- Datura
- cannabis
- white sandalwood
- Akshat (rice)
- white flowers
- Fruit
- Coconut
- incense sticks
- Lamp
- Rudraksha Mala
- Offering
Worship method for the first Monday of Sawan
- Take a bath in the morning
Wake up in the morning during Brahma Muhurta, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- take a vow to fast
Take a pledge to observe the fast while meditating on Lord Shiva.
- Abhisheka of Shiva Lingam
First, anoint the Shivalinga with Ganga water. Then, perform Panchamrit Abhishekam using milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and sugar, respectively. Finally, bathe it again with clean water.
- Worship
Offer sandalwood, Akshat, Belpatra, Datura, Bhang, white flowers and fruits on Shivling.
- Light lamps and incense
Light a lamp and incense sticks and perform aarti of Lord Shiva.
- Chant mantras
Om Namah Shivaya
Come
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ We offer to you the Tri-Ambakam, the fragrant one, the enhancer of nourishment.
Free me from the bondage of death like Urvashi from the nectar.
Chanting the mantra at least 108 times is considered auspicious.
Rules of Sawan Monday fast
- Eat satvik food.
- Do not consume meat, alcohol, garlic and onion.
- Avoid anger and lies.
- Help the needy.
- Meditate on Lord Shiva and chant mantras.
- Maintain restraint and purity throughout the day.
What should be offered to Lord Shiva?
These things are considered very dear to Lord Shiva –
- Belpatra
- Ganga water
- Milk
- Datura
- cannabis
- Sandalwood
- white flowers
- Honey
- Fruit
- Rudraksh
What should not be offered?
Some things should not be offered in Shiva worship.
- Ketaki flower
- Turmeric
- basil leaves
- broken leaves
- stale flowers
- contaminated or impure material
Benefits of Sawan Monday fast
- One receives the blessings of Lord Shiva.
- Wishes are fulfilled.
- Obstacles in marriage are removed.
- Married life becomes happy.
- Happiness, peace and prosperity come in the family.
- Mental stress reduces.
- Increase in health and longevity is wished for.
- There is spiritual progress.
Aarti on Sawan Monday
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara.
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva, half-body stream.
After Aarti, distribute Prasad and pray to Lord Shiva for the happiness and prosperity of the family.
conclusion
The first Monday of Sawan is a highly sacred occasion for worshipping Lord Shiva. Worshiping with devotion, faith, and rituals, and observing a fast on this day, pleases Lord Shiva and showers his blessings upon his devotees. If worship is performed with a true heart and sincerity, it paves the way for happiness, peace, prosperity, and spiritual progress in life.
Everywhere Shiva!
Om Namah Shivaya.
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