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This year, Sawan Shivratri is set to be celebrated on Wednesday, 23 July. Let’s explore in detail the auspicious timings, methods of worship, and the spiritual importance of this festival.
Sawan Shivratri is sacred festival in Hinduism (Source: Internet)
New Delhi: Sawan Shivratri is a sacred and significant festival in Hinduism, provides an opportunity to engage deeply in the worship of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. This particular Shivratri is observed on the Chaturdashi of the Sawan month and is a wellspring of immense grace and blessings for worshippers, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
On this occasion, devotees worship Bholenath through fasting, Rudrabhishek, and an all-night vigil. It is said that the act of pouring water on Shivling on Sawan Shivratri bestows happiness, prosperity, tranquility, and the fulfillment of desires.
This year, Sawan Shivratri is set to be celebrated on Wednesday, 23 July.
Let's explore in detail the auspicious timings, methods of worship, and the spiritual importance of this festival.
The religious and spiritual importance of Sawan Shivratri holds great value. This day serves as a chance to receive Lord Shiva's blessings and alleviate life’s challenges. Performing Rudrabhishek and chanting mantras dispels negative energies and promotes mental peace. This festival fosters a connection between devotees and spiritual energy, leading to positive transformations in their lives.
Sawan Shivratri presents a distinctive opportunity to worship Lord Shiva. Observing this day with devotion and fasting in the proper manner allows one to receive Bholenath's blessings. This festival enriches life with happiness through Rudrabhishek and mantra chanting performed at auspicious times.
Offering water to Shivling on Shivratri (Source: Internet)
The Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha in the Sawan month will commence at 4:39 am on July 23 and continue until 2:28 pm on July 24. The festivities for Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated with great zeal on July 23.
This year, the Nishita Kaal Puja for Sawan Shivratri will occur from 12:07 pm to 12:48 pm on July 23. Additionally, Bhadravas Yoga will be effective until 3:31 pm, and Harshan Yoga from 12:35 pm onward.
Special worship of Lord Shiva is mandated on Sawan Shivratri. Devotees are encouraged to take a bath in Brahma Muhurta during the morning and clean the temple. Afterward, one should make a commitment to fast. Abhishekam should be performed on the Shivling with Panchamrit made from Gangajal, milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar. Following this, Belpatra, Bhang, Dhatura, white flowers, sandalwood, fruits, and incense should be offered. To please Lord Shiva, recite the mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya' or the 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.' The puja must continue through all four prahars while remaining awake at night, with the fast breaking in the subsequent auspicious timing.
