Monday of Shravan Mahan

Monday of the Sawan Month

 

Shravan Month

The Shrawan Maas ( Month ) is the 5th month in the Hindu Calendar. During this month, the Nakshatra Shravan is the ruling Star on full Moon day and therefore this month has been named as Shravan. As such, this entire month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshipping him during this month is said to bring most Auspicious results and blessings of Lord Shiva. Many people observe fast for this entire month and make offerings to Lord Shiva everyday. A large number of people get various Pujas for Lord Shiva performed during this period which gives very auspicious results as per our ancient texts and scripts.

Shravan Month 2017

This year, the Shravan month will start from Monday, 10th of July, 2017 which will be observed as the 1st day of Shravan Month as well as 1st day of Shravan Somvar Vrat. Shravan Somvar Vrat will be observed on every Monday i.e. on 10th July, 17th July, 24th July, 31st July and 7th August which will be the last day of Shravan Month for Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar.

While in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu, Shravan month will be started from Monday, 24th of July 2017 which will be observed as the 1st Shravan Somvar Vrat. Shravan Somvar Vrat will be observed on every Monday i.e. 24th of July, 31st of July, 7th of August, 14th of August and 21st of August which will be the last day of Shravan Month as well.

This entire period will be very auspicious for Lord Shiva Devotees and almost everyone of them will observe fast either for the entire month or atleast on every Monday which falls during this period.

The other Auspicious days and festivals in the Shravan month 2017 are as follows :

s 23rd of July - Hariyali Amavasya

s 26th of July - Hariyali Teej

s 27th of July - Naag Panchami

s 7th of August - Raksha Bandhan

Legend Behind Shravan month :

As per ancient legends, the churning of sea ( Samudra Manthan ) was done during this month of Shravan. It was a combined effort done by both, the Devatas ( Gods ) & the Danvas ( Demons ). The Sumeru Parvat was used for churning and the Snake Vasuki which circles around the neck of Lord Shiva was used as a rope. Large number of invaluable Gems came out of sea as a result of this churning. However, at the end, poison ( Halahal ) came out which had the capacity to destroy everything. None of the Gods or Demons were able to deal with this poison and ultimately, Lord Shiva came to the rescue. Lord Shiva drank the entire poison and stored it in his throat which turned blue due to poison. Hence, Lord Shiva got the name Neel Kanth ( Blue Throat ). This way, Lord Shiva gave a new life to everyone during this month and therefore, this month is supposed to be very auspicious.

Things to do in the Month of Shravan :

The entire month of Shravan is very auspicious and observing the following can give very good results by the blessings of Lord Shiva :

s If possible, a person should keep fast on all the days of Shravan month. He should go to Lord Shiva temple everyday after taking Bath and offer Panchamrut ( A Special preparation made of 5 items viz, milk, curd, ghee, honey & gangajal ) to Lord Shiva as well as Bilva Leaves. A person can consume milk & milk preparations, fruits and other items that are used during fast & pray to Lord Shiva.

s If fasting everyday is not possible, then atleast every person should keep fast on every Mondays of Shravan month.

s Wearing a Rudraksha during this month is also considered very auspicious.

s A person should recite Maha Mrityunjay Mantra for as many times as possible.

Maha Mrityunjay Mantra :

       " Om Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam

                              Urwarukmivbandhanaan Mrityormuksheey Maamritaat "