Sawan 2024: Sawan Somwar Vrat is a Hindu religious festival which observed by fasting in every Monday or Somwar in the month of Sawan to dedicate Lord Shiva. Not only Lord Shiva is worshiped every Monday in Sawan month, the entir family of Lord Shiva worshipped.
This year Sawan Somwar Vrat is started from 22 July, 2024 to 19 August, 2024. 22 July is the first Monday of the month Sawan.
Date of Sawan Somwar Vrat 2024:
First Sawan Somwar: July 22, 2024
Second Sawan Somwar: July 29, 2024
Third Sawan Somwar: August 5, 2024
Forth Sawan Somwar: August 12, 2024
Fifth Sawan Somwar: August 19, 2024
Sawan Vrat 2024 Rituals and Guidelines to know
If you want to get the blessings of Lord Mahadev in such circumstances, you need to know the rules of Sawan Vrata. Especially if you are going to observe Sawan Vrat for the first time.
Let’s learn the rules of Sawan Vrat.
Do not circumambulate the temple of Lord Shiva
Do not circumambulate the temple of Lord Shiva according to mythology. (Circumambulate means Parikrama). It is considered forbidden to walk around any Shivling or image of Lord Shiva. Apart from this, if the water offered in the Shivalinga flows downwards, it should not be crossed.
Do not offer these to Lord Shiva
If you are worshiping Lord Shiva, do not offer him water from the conch shell. Also, do not offer basil leaves or sendur in the worship of Shiva. Tulsi is not offered to Lord Shiva but you can applied sandalwood tilak to him. At the same time, only offer water from a brass (Pitol) vessel to get the blessings of Mahadev.
Bael leaves should not be picked on Mondays
It is considered auspicious to offer bell leaves to Lord Shiva during Monday or Sawan fast, but bell leaves should not be broken on Mondays. If you are fasting on Monday, break the bel leaves and place it on Sunday, one day before Monday. Never pick vine leaves on Mondays.
Water should not be offered from steel or copper vessels
During Sawan Vrat, water and milk are offered to Lord Shiva but remember that water should not be offered to Shiva from a steel or copper vessel. Shiva should always be offered water from a brass vessel. Mahadev is pleased with this.
Do not consume milk during Sawan fast
If you are observing Sawan fast, do not consume milk during fasting. Milk is offered to Lord Shiva in Shaon. It also removes moon disorders and gives peace of mind but does not eat milk. Do not drink milk, especially on fasting days.
Person who Should not Observed Sawan Vrat Fast
Not only Lord Shiva, but the entire Shiva family is worshiped every Monday in Sawan. There is immense merit in performing puja in the month of Shaon, but some people are forbidden to observe this fast. There are many reasons why people are prohibited from fasting in Sawan Vrat.
Here you will be told about four persons who are prohibited from Sawan Vrat fasting.
Scripture says the people who love someone else or are in a relationship even after marriage are prohibited from fasting. The vows of such people are not fruitful and accepted by Lord Shiva. And the people who do not respect their spouse should not observe this fast.
Pregnant women are also not allowed to fast during this period. After taking a bath, worship Lord Shiva on this day and eat only pure food, but there will be no fast. Fasting during pregnancy can affect the unborn baby.
The person who is in poor health and is unable to observe the fast will not observe the fast on Sawan Monday. Fasting in a sick person can weaken the body and increase the risk of breaking the fast.
Physical abilities weaken with age, while many diseases take hold with age. For this reason, the elderly should not fast on Sawan Monday. The elderly should take special care of their health and take food and medicines on time.
However, you can worship Lord Shiva on Sawan month Mondays.
Mantra of Lord Shiva
Om Namah Shivaye..
Om Trayambhakam Jajamahe, Sugandhim Pustivardhanam, Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mriyor, Mukshiya Mamritaat..
Karpur Gauram Karunavataram, Sansarsaram Bhujgaindra Haaram, Sada Vasantam hridya Arvinde, Bhavam Bhavani Sahitam Namami..
Special Benefits of some Rashi during First Somwar Vrat
After 300 years, the auspicious Shiva Raj Yoga formed on Sawan Monday will awaken the sleeping fortunes of these five Rashi or sign.
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The entire month is considered auspicious to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. In the month of Sawan, devotees fast on Mondays to please Lord Shiva. This year, a special yoga has occurred on the first Monday of Sawan, for which fasting and worship on this day will bring good results and open the fortunes of some Rashi.
Aries Rashi
Sawan Monday is going to be very good for Aries. Mars will be in its Aries and will bring progress and financial gains to the people of this Rashi. The people of this Rashi or signs are likely to get promoted in your career during this period. People will perform well in your career. Mars will give you the strength to make the right decisions. Stalled work will gain momentum and your work will be completed during this period. Under such circumstances, you will see increased opportunities for gains and progress this month. This sign will develop relationships with highly respected people.
Leo Rashi or sign
Sawan Monday is going to prove to be very auspicious for Leo people. You will get respect from higher authorities in the workplace and may advance in job and business. There will be an atmosphere of happiness and peace in the family. However, you may face some problems from your friends. Towards the end of the month, you will meet a prominent person, which will improve your work and you will succeed in getting good financial benefits.
Scorpio Rashi or sign
Sawan Monday is going to be good for Scorpios. There may be some problems and difficulties in the work. However, you will still succeed in everything you do. Traders will have more work and better profits. Changes in business will prove to be positive for you. You may go on trips and meet dear friends. Singles are likely to get married at the end of the month. Those who are married will receive benefits from their spouses. You may also get some good news this month.
Capricorn Rashi or sign
These signs are going to get the full support of luck on Sawan Monday. Progress and financial gains can be made at the beginning of the month. You can spend some money on luxuries. Those who are married will find happiness from their wives and children. Capricorn may face problems later, but your honor and reputation in the community and at home will remain intact.
Aquarius Rashi or sign
Shaon Monday is going to be very surprising for people of this sign. Your reputation will improve this month and you will benefit from overseas work. Difficult tasks will also be completed and you will get full support from your friends. You will get big gains with the help of friends this month. Carelessness towards health should be avoided during this month.The information given here is based on astrology and is for information only. Silchar news did not confirm this. Be sure to consult an expert before taking any remedy
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