Sawan 2024: The month of Sawan is the favorite month of Lord Bholenath. This time Shravan month is starting from 22nd July. Regarding this, preparations for Sawan festival have also been started in Shivalayas. The specialty of Shravan month this time is that the month of Sawan is starting with Monday puja, the auspicious day of Baba Bhelenath. And it will also end on Monday only. Whereas this time in the month of Sawan, an auspicious coincidence is happening after many years. Astrologer Pandit Markandey Dubey said that the beginning and end of Sawan month from Monday is especially auspicious. He told that Monday puja has special significance in the month of Sawan. Because this year a total of 5 Mondays are falling in the month of Sawan, which means devotees will be able to worship Lord Bholenath for 29 days. The month of Sawan is starting from 22nd July in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga on Monday at 5:37 am. Whereas it is ending on Monday, 19th August. 18th July is the decay date of Shukla Patra Chutardeshi. Therefore, the full moon is also entering on 19th August. But as soon as the full moon is entering, the wrath of Bhadra is being felt. Which will last till 1.31 pm.
ritual of worship
Get up early in the morning and wear clean clothes after taking bath etc.
Light a lamp in the home temple.
Anoint all the Gods and Goddesses with Ganga water.
Offer Ganga water and milk to Shivalinga.
Offer flowers to Lord Shiva.
Offer Bel leaves to Lord Shiva.
Perform aarti of Lord Shiva and also offer bhog. Keep in mind that only virtuous things are offered to God.
Meditate on Lord Shiva as much as possible.
