Sawan 2024: Significance, Dates, Dos And Don’ts

The Sawan month is an important time for religious observances and significance in Hinduism. It is believed to be a month of spiritual growth and devotion. According to Hindu customs and traditions, Sawan is the most auspicious month to seek the god’s blessings.

Shravan is the month of Lord Shiva, and during Sawan, the universe is filled with Shiv Tattvas or Lord Shiva’s components.

Sawan 2024 Start and End Date

– Sawan 2024 Start Date: Monday, July 22, 2024

– Sawan 2024 End Date: Monday, August 19, 2024

Sawan 2024: The Significance of This Holy Month

Sawan, or Shravan, is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. It falls on the month of Ashadha. For devout Hindus, Shravan is the most important time of the year and the holiest month of all. The entire month of Shravan is considered auspicious. It is said that one can receive the special blessings of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu during this holy month. For Lord Shiva devotees, the month of Shravan is especially important.

As per legend, the daughter of Daksh sacrificed her life and was reborn as Parvati in the house of the Himalayan king. Parvati desired a marriage with Lord Shiva. For this reason, she performed penance during the month of Shravan. Lord Shiva accepted Parvati’s request, pleased with her devotion. Lord Shiva prefers the month of Shravan because then he can reunite with Maa Parvati.

Another Sawan legend relates to the “Samudra Manthan” or the churning of the ocean. In this event, Lord Shiva drank the deadly “Halahal” poison to save the world, turning his throat blue and getting the name Neelkanth. During Sawan, devotees worship Shiva to thank him for his protection and boons.

Sawan 2023 Fasting Rules: Dos and Don’ts

To get the blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvati, people on Mondays during Sawan, called “Sawan Somwar” fast. Here are some dos and don’ts to follow:

Dos:

• Wake up early in the morning.
• Clean your puja room every day.
• Visit a temple and perform abhishekam for Lord Shiva using water, milk, sugar, ghee, curd and honey (Panchamrit).
• Practice celibacy during Sawan.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids as it is summer.
• Eat nutritious foods like nuts and fruits to ensure a balanced diet.
• Cook sattvic food with rock salt instead of table salt.

Don’ts:

• Avoid eating meat, eggs, garlic and onions.
• Do not drink alcohol during this month.
• Avoid drinking milk during Sawan.
• Avoid packaged juices with preservatives and flavour enhancers. Drink freshly prepared juices.

These precautions are intended to help devotees maintain a balanced, sattvic and healthy fast during the holy month of Sawan.