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Shravan (Saavan) 2024 fast : Shravan will start from 5th August and end on 3rd September. 5th August is the first Monday of Shravan month. Shravan Monday fast is considered very important in the scriptures. According to the scriptures, observing Shravan Monday fast brings the immense blessings of Lord Shiva.
In this sequence, Jyotishacharya Radhakant Vats told us that it is important to follow the rules of eating and drinking while fasting on Shravan Monday, otherwise the fast is broken and the full benefits of the fast are not achieved. In such a situation, let us know what to eat and what to avoid on the day of Shravan Monday fast.
What to Eat During Shravan Somvar Vrat 2024?
During the Shravan Somvar fast, you can eat seasonal fruits like bananas and mangoes. Apart from this, you can also eat apples. Apart from this, milk, curd, buttermilk and lassi can be consumed as beverages.
Coconut is not only considered auspicious to be used in worship but it can also be consumed during fasting. You can also drink coconut water and eat makhana and dry fruits.
What should not be eaten during Shravan Somvar Vrat 2024?
Everyone knows that one should not eat non-vegetarian food during the Shravan Somvar fast, but apart from this, some people also drink tea or coffee which is prohibited during the fast.
Yes, you can drink tea or coffee only if you have fasted devoutly even when you are sick. Then you can drink tea, coffee and juice in addition to milk.
During the fast, worship Lord Shiva with full faith. Offer water to Mahadev from a copper vessel. If possible, add Ganga water to it. Apply sandalwood tilak on Shivling, offer flowers and fruits. Do half parikrama of Shivling.
Shravan Somvar Vrat 2024 What to Eat After Parana?
While breaking the fast on Shravan Monday, eat milk or pumpkin vegetable. Apart from this, you can also eat sabudana khichdi or kheer. Apart from this, you can also eat boiled potatoes or halwa.