PUJAS TO BE PERFORMED IN SHRAVAN MONTH 2017 , SAVAN SOMVAR VRAT DATES , SAWAN MAHINA 2017
Shravan month is the fifth month according to the Hindu Calendar. The month of Shravan or Savan got its name from the Nakshatra (constellation) Shravan,
which appears in the sky during this month. This constellation will be visible in the month of Savan.
Sawan Somvar Vrat Dates For Rajasthan, U.P., M.P., Himachal Pradesh, Punjab & Bihar
| Event |
Day |
Date |
| First Day of Sawan Month 2017 |
Monday |
July 10 |
| Sawan Somvar Vrat 2017 |
Monday |
July 17 |
| Sawan Somvar Vrat 2017 |
Monday |
July 24 |
| Sawan Somvar Vrat 2017 |
Monday |
July 31 |
| Sawan Somvar Vrat 2017 |
Monday |
August 07 |
| Last Day Of Sawan Month |
Thursday |
August 07 |
The whole Savan month is considered
as highly auspicious, since every day of the month Savan holds a special significance. The whole month is blessed with the blessings of Lord Shiva and some other lords such as
Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. We observe some really auspicious occasions in the month of Savan such as Raksha Bandhan , Hariyali Teej, and Nag Panchami.
The whole month of Savan is having a special significance for worshiping Lord Shiva. The auspicious results of worshiping Lord Shiva increases upto many times in the holy month of
Savan.
What is Sawan Somvar?
Savan Somvars hold a great significance because they are the special days of Lord Shiva in the special holy month. Highly auspicious results can be obtained by worshiping
Lord Shiva on Savan Somvars every year.
The starting of fasts of Solah (sixteen) Somvars is also considered as highly auspicious in the month of Savan. Reciting Solah Somvar Vrat Katha is considered highly auspicious
for women. Savan Somvar Vrat is mainly categorized into three categories, these are:
• Savan Somvar : Fast of monday only in the month of Savan
• Solah Somvar : Beginning the fast of Solah (sixteen) Somvars, in the month of Savan
• Somya Pradosh : Fast observed till the evening during Pradosham
Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati are the two main deities worshiped during the month of Savan. Devotees offer their favorite offerings to please the deities and to receive
their blessings. These offerings include Bel Patra, Datura, rose or marigold flowers and much more. Worship and offer Lord Shiva his favorite offerings to receive his
blessings during Sawan in 2016.
How to Perform Sawan Somvar Vrat?
Every devotee has to keep certain points in mind while performing the fast for Sawan Somvars. These points will prove to be beneficial in getting
the maximum benefit of the Sawan Somvar Vrat.
1. Get up early in the morning and perform all the morning rituals like bathing, wearing clean clothes, etc.
2. Go to the nearest temple and bathe the Shiva Lingam with water, milk, or the mix of both.
3. Clean the Puja Sthana (place to perform Puja) at home, establish the idol or picture of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati.
4. Take the Sankalp (pledge) that you will perform all the Somvar Vrat with full faith and devotion.
5. Take the name of Lord Shiva and perform meditation by reciting the Shiv Mantra
6. In the evening, take bath or clean your hands and feet properly for performing Puja once again.
7. Clean the Puja Sthan (place for performing Puja) and worship Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, by reciting the Mantra: OM NAMAH SHIVAYE
8. Recite or listen to Somvar Vrat Katha, otherwise the fast is considered as incomplete.
9. Recite Aarti with other family members or devotees.
10. Distribute Prasad (sacred food) among all the devotees or family members.
11. The devotees can now consume the food for fast (Satvik Khana).
Keep all these points in mind and perform Sawan Somvar Vrat for obtaining maximum benefits.
REMEDIES TO BE PERFORMED IN SAWAN FOR BLESSINGS OF LORD SHIVA
1. Keep Sawan Somvar Vrat, Shravan Monday Fast for lord Shiva Blessings
2. Place energized
PARAD SHIVLING in your puja ghar for prosperity.
3. Wear
PARAD RING in your hand (any finger) to remove negativity and health.
4. Place
MAHAMRITUNJAY YANTRA in your house for long and healthy life.
5. Wear energized
RUDRAKSHA BEADS MALAS around your neck for benefits.
These remedies would remove
1. The difficulties and tensions of life will disappear.
2. Lord Shiva blesses unmarried girls with desired husband.
3. Lord Shiva blesses married ladies with long life and well being of husband and sons.
4. Lord Shiva fulfills all the desires and wishes of his devotees.
5. Lord Shiva blesses his devotees with wealth and prosperity.
Lord Shiva is so kind toward his devotees that anyone can easily please him by showing love and gratitude, thus he is also known as Bholenath.
OTHER IMPORTANT LINK :
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Shiv Ji Ki Arti
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Shravani Mela
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Shivratri Arti
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Shiv Chalisa
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Shiv Gauri Sadhana
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Shiv Yantra
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Shiva Idols in Brass , Parad etc
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Shivratri
