First Monday Of Sawan: Worship Method, Rituals & Significance

Today marks the first Monday of the holy Sawan month, a sacred time devoted to Lord Shiva

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Sawan is believed to be the most auspicious month to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings

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Devotees worship Lord Shiva through prayers, fasting, and various spiritual practices

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Devotees visit temples, offer milk, water, panchamrit & belpatra to Shiva lingams & chant mantras

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Sawan is a holy period for worshipping Lord Shiva, symbolising devotion, renewal, & spiritual growth

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Perform Shiv Abhishek by purifying the Shivling with Ganga Jal, then offering milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar & water

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Devotees observe a fast by consuming only fruits & water or refraining from both until evening prayers

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Chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' or the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to seek Lord Shiva's blessings

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