Jaipur : According to the Hindu calendar, the first Monday of Sawan is starting today i.e. 22nd July, Monday, the month of Sawan is also starting from today. Sawan month is very important in Hinduism. This month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and especially the first Monday of Sawan is considered very holy. On this day, it is customary to keep fast and anoint Lord Shiva. It is also called ‘Pehla Somvari’ or ‘Van Somvar’. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this day not only leads to devotion, but also solves the problems of life.
Importance of first Monday of Sawan
According to the belief of the scriptures, by worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, all the wishes of a person are fulfilled and happiness and peace come in life. This day is also considered important for liberation from sins and attainment of auspicious fruits. It is believed that by meditating and worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, one gets his special grace, which can remove the troubles of a person’s life. Worship on the first Monday of Sawan especially provides inner peace and spiritual benefits to the devotees. By worshiping Shivling on this day and following the rules, you can get the blessings of Lord Shiva and take your life in a positive direction.
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This is how you should worship Shiva
Bath and purity- On the first Monday of Sawan, wake up early in the morning and take care of cleanliness and wear clean clothes after bathing. Physical and mental purity is considered very important in the worship of Lord Shiva.
Worship of Shivlinga: To worship Lord Shiva either go to a Shiva temple or establish a Shivlinga at home.
Abhishek- Abhishekam- Offer Abhishekam of water, milk, honey and Gangajal on Shivling. This process is a symbol of purity and dedication.
Incense and lamp- Light a lamp and incense near the Shivling. This purifies the atmosphere and increases the power of worship.
Chant the mantra- Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”. This mantra is very effective in the worship of Lord Shiva.
Offer fruits and flowers- Offer Belpatra, flowers and fruits to Lord Shiva. Belpatra is especially dear to Lord Shiva.
Rules and precautions
Fasting: Fasting on Monday of Sawan is very beneficial. Keep fast throughout the day and eat fruits at night.
Satvik diet- Eat a satvik diet during the fast. Avoid meat, alcohol and tamasic food.
Friendship and Respect- On this day, one should stay away from fights and troubles and should have a feeling of respect and friendship towards others.
Maintain purity- Keep the place of worship clean and avoid dirt or impurity during puja.
