Sawan Ke Upay: Offer black sesame seeds on Shivling every day in Sawan, you will get immediate relief from Rahu-Shani defect.

In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Sawan is considered very sacred and fruitful for the devotion and worship of Lord Shiva (Mahadev). According to religious beliefs, during this entire month, the devotees who worship Lord Shiva as per rituals, do Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek, Mahadev showers his special blessings on them and fulfills all their wishes.

The importance of every Monday falling in the month of Sawan increases even more. By fasting and worshiping on this day, one gets many times more virtue. Along with this, there is mention in the scriptures of offering some special things to Shivling in Sawan, one of which is Black Sesame Seeds. Let us know what are the benefits of offering black sesame seeds daily on Shivling in Sawan.

Big benefits of offering black sesame seeds on Shivalinga

Lord Shiva is called ‘Mahakal’ i.e. the lord of time. According to astrology, by worshiping Shiva with proper rituals, even the biggest planetary defects get pacified:

1. Freedom from Rahu’s Mahadasha and Antardasha:

   
   

   If there is inauspicious effect of Rahu in your horoscope or there are obstacles in work due to Mahadasha/Antardasha of Rahu, then in the month of Sawan, offer black sesame seeds mixed with pure water or directly black sesame seeds on Shivling every day. With this the negative effect of Rahu gradually ends.

2. Relief in Shani Dosha and Dhaiya/Sade Sati:

   
   

   Black mole is considered to be related to both Shani Dev and Rahu. Offering black sesame seeds on Shivalinga provides great relief from the troubles arising from Saturn’s Sade Sati, Dhaiya and Shani Dosh.

3. Mental peace and freedom from fear:

   
   

   While offering black sesame seeds, chant Shiva mantras (such as: Om Namah Shivay Or Mahamrityunjaya MantraContinuous chanting of ) provides relief from unknown fear, stress and negative energy.

Sawan Somwar Dates 2026

This year 2026, there are 4 holy Monday fasts in the month of Sawan. You can perform special puja on these dates:

• First Sawan Monday: 3 August 2026

• Second Sawan Monday: 10 August 2026

• Third Sawan Monday: 17 August 2026

• Fourth Sawan Monday: 24 August 2026