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The month of Saavan (Shravan), which is considered the most sacred and energetic in Sanatan culture, has officially started from today. According to the Panchang, today is the first day of Sawan and Shivalayas are echoing everywhere with the chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’. This holy month dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is considered very special from astrological and religious point of view. Any devotee who worships Lord Bholenath with true devotion during this entire month, all his wishes are fulfilled and all the troubles of life go away. Let us know the complete method of worshiping Lord Shiva on the first day of Sawan, auspicious time, favorite offering and the special significance of this month.
Special auspicious time for yoga and puja is being made on the first day of Sawan.
Devotees have started flocking to the temples since morning on the first day of Sawan. On this day, from Brahma Muhurta till Pradosh Kaal, there are many very auspicious coincidences for worship. According to astrology, it is very fruitful to take bath and meditate after sunrise on the first day of Saavan and offer water to Shivling from a copper pot. According to the calculations of the Panchang, this morning is considered the best time for Rudrabhishek and Jalabhishek, which brings happiness, prosperity and positive energy in the house.
Exact method and necessary materials for worshiping Lord Shiva
Worship of Shivalinga is considered very simple and fruitful, provided it is done with complete devotion. To worship on the first day of Sawan, first offer Ganga water and pure water on Shivling. After this, take bath with Panchamrit made from milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar. Apply sandalwood paste to Bholenath and offer ashes, belpatra, datura, aak flowers, shami leaves and sacred thread. At the end, perform the ritual Aarti by offering fruits, sweets, betel nuts and Dakshina. Keep in mind that Ketaki flower or turmeric is never used in Shiva worship.
Offer these things to Bholenath and chant these powerful mantras.
Bholenath is very innocent and he becomes happy with just a little water and Belpatra. On the first day of Sawan, Thandai, Malpua, Kheer or Satvik sweets should be offered to Lord Shiva. During the puja, one should continuously chant ‘Om Namah Shivay’ or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (‘Om Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhi Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiv Bandhananmrityormukshiya Maamritat’) in the mind. Chanting these infallible mantras provides mental peace and freedom from every kind of fear.
Why is the month of Saavan special and what is its mythological significance?
According to mythology, in the month of Sawan itself, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband, due to which Bholenath was pleased and fulfilled her wish. Apart from this, when Lord Shiva wore Halahal poison in his throat during the churning of the ocean, the Gods and Goddesses offered water and Bel leaves to him to cool down his body temperature. Since then the tradition of offering water to Shivalinga in the month of Sawan is going on. This month is considered to be the biggest opportunity not only for spiritual progress but also for self-purification.