Sawan is a mystical period for all, as it is filled with spiritual observances. It is a month to devote yourself to Lord Shiva and perform dedicated rituals for him to purify your mind, soul, and body. Hindu devotees believe this month to be a month of spiritual growth.
Significance of The Sawan Month
Sawan is one of the most sacred months of the year. Sawan or Shravan is the 5th month in the Hindu Lunar calendar and generally falls between July and August in the Gregorian calendar.
For Hindus, this month holds tremendous cultural and religious importance. This is why Sawan is often seen as synonymous with festivals. Many important festivals, like the Mangala Gauri Vrat, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, and Rakshabandhan, will be celebrated in 2024. Hence, this is the best time to conduct all pious events.
Honoring Lord Shiva this month can fulfill wishes and usher peace and prosperity into one's life. So, the devotees wait for this auspicious month all year round to showcase their devotion to Lord Shiva.
Below are the Sawan 2024 dates.
The Sawan month 2024 will be initiated on 22nd July 2024 (Monday), and the Sawan end date is 19th August 2024 (Monday). There will be many Yogas and favorable Muhurats during this period, which are regarded as auspicious for faith, fasting, and worship. For example, Preeti Yoga will be formed on the first Monday of Shravan month (Sawan Ka Pehla Somwar), i.e., 22nd July 2024. On that very same day, the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ayushman Yoga will also occur.
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Mondays are regarded as auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Many devotees fast on Mondays to attain Lord Shiva's blessings and mercy. On the other hand, some fast for 16 Somvars (Mondays); this is popularly known as the "Solah Somvar Vrat."
During the fasts on Mondays, the devotees abstain from certain food items and devote themselves to worshiping Lord Shiva. There are different ways the fast is observed. Some devotees abstain from consuming pulses and grains while consuming ingredients that don't have grains in them. Some devotees only consume fruits and milk during this fast. On the other hand, some only consume water, whereas others observe a complete fast where they don't even consume water.
This time, Sawan month 2024 will begin on a Monday and end on a Monday. There are 5 Mondays this time. Here are the Sawan Somvar 2024 dates for Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand.
22nd July 2024 - First Monday
29th July 2024 - Second Monday
5th August 2024 - Third Monday
12th August 2024 - Fourth Monday
19th August 2024 - Fifth Monday
In Hinduism, the Mangala Gauri Vrat has special significance during Sawan. This fast is observed on Tuesdays, and Goddess Gauri is worshiped on this day. This day is devoted to the health and happiness of a devotee's marital life.
23rd July 2024 (Tuesday)- First Mangala Gauri Vrat
30th July 2024 (Tuesday)- Second Mangala Gauri Vrat
6th August 2024 (Tuesday)- Third Mangala Gauri Vrat
13th August 2024 (Tuesday)- Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat
During the Sawan month 2024, you need to follow certain rules.
You should be celibate as a gesture of devotion.
You should strictly avoid consuming non-vegetarian food. You also should not consume any Tamasic food, such as garlic, radishes, onions, etc., on the day you do any rituals or keep a fast. You should also avoid consuming alcohol.
Devotees who follow fasts and perform any Puja or rituals for Lord Shiva must adhere to a Sattvic lifestyle to keep a pure environment.
You must go to a temple and perform Jal Abhishek of Lord Shiva using water, ghee, curd, milk, sugar, and honey (Panchamrit) to please Lord Shiva and seek his choicest blessings.
You must donate clothes, food, and other essential items to needy people.
You must avoid consuming milk, buttermilk, curd, or dairy products during this time.
In this holy month of Sawan, lean into your spiritual side and worship Lord Shiva with complete devotion to make your life happy and prosperous. May this pious month bring you joy and prosperity.
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