Sawan Somwar 2024: Devotees Celebrate the First Sacred Monday of Shravan Month with Fasting and Prayers

Sawan Somwar 2024: Devotees Observe First Monday Fast of Auspicious Shravan Month

Today marks the beginning of Sawan Somwar 2024, the sacred fasting ritual observed on Mondays during the holy month of Shravan. On the first Monday of the month, devotees across India are celebrating with great enthusiasm and devotion to Mahadev Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Sawan Somwar 2024, which lasts from July 22 to August 19 this year, is considered one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu calendar. As per the most holy book Shiv Purana God Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married during this month, adding to its spiritual significance.

Sawan Somwar 2024- Shavan Somwar Puja Vidhi

Devotees observing the Sawan Somwar fast today are following a specific puja vidhi (ritual):

• Wake up early, take a bath, and wear new clothes
• Clean the home and puja room, placing idols of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati
• Perform Abhishekam, applying white sandalwood to the Shivlinga
• Offer bhang, dhatura, bilvapatra, and other sacred items as bhog
• Light a ghee lamp, listen to the Sawan Somwar vrat katha (story), and perform aarti
• Recite mantras like Om Namah Shivay and Om Tryambakam

Significance and Legend

The Sawan Somwar fast is believed to fulfil devotees’ wishes and bring blessings from God Shiva. According to legend, a young boy’s life was saved by his wife’s dedication to observing this fast.

The month of Shravan also commemorates the story of God Shiva drinking the deadly poison Halahal to save the world during the Samudra Manthan. His throat turned blue from the poison, earning him the name Neelkanth. Goddess Parvati is said to have stopped the poison from spreading further by entering his throat.

Celebrations Across India -Sawan Somwar 2024

Devotees across India are celebrating Sawan Somwar with great fervour. Many are visiting Shiva temples to offer prayers and perform abhishekam with milk, honey, and water. Fasting, chanting mantras, and engaging in charitable acts are also common practices.

In some regions, the Kanwar Yatra is a significant part of the celebrations. Devotees carry sacred Ganga water to offer at Shiva temples, often walking long distances as a mark of devotion.

As the first Sawan Somwar 2024 of the month, today’s celebrations set the tone for the upcoming weeks of spiritual enrichment and devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. With four more Mondays left in the month, devotees eagerly await the remaining fasts and festivities.

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