Sawan 2019: Sawan Month in Hinduism

The sacred month of Sawan in 2019 will begin from 17 July till 15 August. This fifth month of Hindu calendar could become a way for you to cherish the never ending wealth, success, and luxuries. For all the young girls looking for their better half, Sawan Somvar Vrat falling in this holy month could be really fruitful. In the Hindu calendar, fifth month of the year is designated as the month of Sawan or Shravan. Filled with numerous festivals and occasions, Sawan is recognized as the holiest month of the year. Here, in this article of Sawan in 2019, we will read every aspect of Savan in detail.

Sawan Somvar 2019: Holiest Mondays Of The Year

Sawan 2019 Dates: Sawan Somvar Vrat in 2019

Each day in the month of Sawan is special in its own way, holding immense value and importance. Below mentioned are the Sawan 2019 dates for North & South India, and know when Sawan Somvar fasts are observed.

• Sawan 2019 Dates for North India (Rajasthan, U.P., M.P., Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Bihar)

• Sawan 2019 Dates for South & West India

• Special Festivals In Sawan 2019 Month

Sawan Month & The Holy Weeks

Though every day is devoted to a particular deity, yet auspiciousness of each day increases during the month Savan. Seek the blessings of Almighty, and accomplish your dreams and desires by worshiping the Lord of the day of Sawan. Take a look at these days and their deities, worship them and add their glory and blessings in your life.

1. Monday: Mondays in Shravan month are auspicious days to worship and seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Worshiping the Lord on each Monday of Sawan month will open the doors of success for you.
2. Tuesday: Tuesdays of Savan are pious days to worship Maa Mahagauri. Women honor the Goddess and ask for the welfare of their family. Worship the Goddess every tuesday during Savan, and get rid of all the troubles and sufferings of each member of your family.
3. Wednesday: Wednesdays during this sacred month are sacred days to worship Lord Vithala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Being the Lord of peace and calm, Vishnu can provide you the much needed mental peace and satisfaction, provided you worship him with a pure heart, during Savan month.
4. Thursday: In Sawan month, Thursdays are holy days for offering prayers to Lord Budh and Guru.
5. Friday: Fridays in the month of Savan are highly auspicious days to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Tulsi. Goddess Lakshmi is the Devi of wealth and therefore, pleasing her on the holy Fridays of Savan can put an end to your financial crisis.
6. Saturday: Also known as Shravan Saturdays, these days are dedicated to Lord Shani. As per the beliefs, Shravan Saturdays are the best to ask the Lord for prosperity and wealth, and for this reason, it is also known as Sampat Shanivara.
7. Sunday: Being devoted to Lord Sun, worshiping the deity on every Sunday of Savan month is believed to bestow the devotee with fruitful results.

Mythological Legend Behind Shravan Month

Month of Savan is devoted to Lord Shiva. Throughout the month, devotees are seen worshiping the deity with all they can. On the auspicious occasion, let us discover the reason as to why the Lord is associated with Shravan.

Once all the Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) were churning the ocean. During the process, a total of fourteen items came out, out of which one was Halahala (poison). This deadly poison had the potential to destroy the entire universe. Out of fear, all the gods and demons approached Lord Shiva and asked for help. To save the life on Earth, Shiva took the poison and swallowed it. With the action of the poison, Shiva’s throat turned blue and he came to be recognized as Neelkanth (‘Neel’ means ‘blue’ + ‘Kanth’ means ‘throat’ = one who has a blue throat).

As this incident took place in the month of Sawan; thus, this month is celebrated with great zeal and gusto by all the Hindus. Though each day of Sawan is fruitful, but Mondays of Shravan month are the most auspicious. Known as Sawan Somvar, they are dedicated to Shiva and are very important for married women and young girls.

Sawan Somvar Vrat Rituals

The first and foremost important thing about the Shravan month is the Sawan Somvar Vrat. Every Monday in the Shravan month is known as Sawan Somvar. People observe Sawan Somvar Vrat and worship Lord Shiva with a pure heart, mind, and soul. Below are the worshipping rituals one must follow to appease the Mahadeva:

• Sawan Somvar Vrat starts with taking a bath early in the morning and dressing in clean clothes. Other than a clean body, a clean mind with positive thoughts is what you need to fetch the best of Sawan Somvar Vrat.
• Clean the temple altar and worship Lord Shiva twice a day.
• Offer flowers to the Lord and light a diya using sesame seed oil. Chant the mantras, “ॐ नमः शिवाय/oṃ namaḥ śivāya” in between.
• According to the customs of Sawan Somvar Vrat, worship Lord Shiva with Bel leaves (Bel Patra), fresh fruits, and incense sticks.
• Bathe the Shivling with the ‘Panchamrit’ (mixture of honey, milk, ghee, yogurt, and sugar). It is said that the glory of Sawan Somvar Vrat is so high that any wish can be fulfilled by observing it.
• Recite the Savan Vrat Katha and distribute the prasad after the conclusion of the rituals.
• Flock of devotees visit Shiva temples on this day to worship the deity and seek his blessings for a meritorious fortune.
• Break your fast in the evening and consume simple or Sattvic food.

Other Important Fasts Observed During The Sawan Month

• Mangala Gauri Vrat: This fast is observed every Tuesday during the holy month of Shravan. Newly married women observe this fast to get rid of negativity in life.
• Varalakshmi Vrat: Varalakshmi fast is observed every Friday of this month by married women, who seek for longevity for their husbands and prosperity for the family.
• Sampat Shanivar Vrat: Every Saturday, this fast is observed by the devotees to get rid of malefic Shani Doshas forming in their birth chart.
• Nag Panchami Vrat: Nag Panchami Fast is a prominent fast where snakes are worshipped.

Performing Rudrabhishekam

This Puja is performed to get blessings of Lord Shiva. Though it can be performed at any time according to an auspicious time (shubh muhurat), however, performing the same during Pradosh Kaal (sunset) is considered very auspicious, as it is believed that Lord Shiva performs the Tandava (holy dance) during this time and Pradosh Kaal is very much liked by God Shiva. Vedas say that meditating during the Pradosh Kaal is extremely auspicious. In Rudrabhishek ceremony, the Lord is worshipped in his Rudra Avatar and Rudra Ashtadhyayi is recited. The Shiva Linga is bathed with water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar and sugarcane juice. After this, bel leaves, Shami leaves, clothes, fragrance, etc. are offered to the Lord. This appeases him and he blesses his devotees by fulfilling their desires. Different items used for Rudrabhishek retrieve different results:

• Milk: Prosperity and comfort, riddance from diseases
• Water: Internal peace, wealth and money attained
• Sugarcane Juice: Attainment of wealth
• Honey: Prosperity
• Ghee: Attainment of Immovable Property
• Holy Water: Salvation or Moksha is attained

If you want to get rid of your sins and evil tendencies, perform this ritual during the Sawan month.

Mantras To Be Chanted During Sawan Month

Let us now throw some light on the Mantras that are chanted during the month of Sawan to fetch the blessings of Shiva. Mainly two mantras are chanted by the devotees:

1. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा मृतात्।।

oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam। urvārukamiva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya mā mṛtāt।।

Meaning : We worship the One who has three eyes and sustains life of all beings. Oh Lord, free us from the cycle of birth and death and help us attain salvation.

2. Shiva Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय।। / oṃ namaḥ śivāya।।

Meaning: We respect and worship Lord Shiva and bow down to honor him.

Sawan is not only the holiest month of the year, but also the month with maximum number of festivals and auspicious days. Enjoy Sawan this year with your family and relatives and make it as memorable and colorful as you can. Attain the blessings of the divine couple Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and ward off all the problems and miseries.

HindiKundli wishes you a prosperous and devoted Sawan in 2019!