Sawan Somvar 2019 Dates & Rituals

Sawan Somvar dates for the year 2019 are mentioned here. Worship the divine and attain the blessings of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati. These Mondays are meant to feel the grace and get relieved from all your sufferings. Find out the importance of Kanwar Yatra and why is its conducted.

Sawan is the holy month when devotees of Lord Shiva perform several rituals to seek his blessings. Before going in depth about of Savan Somvar Vrat, it would be good to first know the Savan Somvar 2019 dates of these auspicious days.

Sawan Somvar 2019 Dates for North India

Sawan Somvar 2019 Dates for West & South India

Sawan Month: The Holiest Month in Hinduism

Sawan month is important in Hinduism, as it marks the observance of several festivals and auspicious days such as Nag Panchami, Haryali Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan, Narali Purnima, and Shravan Amavasya. Shravan holds a special place in the year, as it is believed that Lord Shiva is the supreme power and blesses the devotees during this month with an open heart, if appeased with a dedicated heart.

In the ancient times, people used to devote several years of their life in worshiping and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. However, in today’s time, this concept is seen as too much time taking, which is why it is recommended that out of the entire year, this month should be devoted to the Almighty.

According to Hinduism, it is said that Somvar of this month symbolises holiness. The prayers offered during this day gets fulfilled. It is believed that one gets rid of negative Karma and pain caused due to some wrongdoings in the past if s/he performs certain rituals and pray to Lord Shiva with an honest heart. Sawan Somvar is considered even more important for conducting Rudra Pujas and fasting, as its effect multiplies many times during this day of Sawan month. Let’s focus on the rituals to be observed on this Sawan Somvar.

Sawan Somvar Vrat Rituals

• People indulge in fasting, which begins from the early morning on Sawan Somvar. In the early morning, devotees perform prayers after taking a bath by visiting the Shiva temple.
• Offer bel leaves to the Shiva Lingam and along with Panchamrit, milk, fruits, and flowers. People also chant Shiv Mantras and Shiva Chalisa in front of the deity.
• On Sawan Somvar, devotees also conduct Yagnas, Hawans, Puja, and Rudra Abhishek in small gatherings. After the Puja, people sing Bhajans or devotional songs. Thereafter, people meditate and sit in silence.
• It is also said that chanting of the Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” during this day brings a lot of positive energy and uplifts our spirit. Devotees also recite the Sawan Somvar Vrat Katha and observe austerities.
• It is suggested that people should sit in meditation for some time in the early morning and during the evenings. This brings peace and harmony in our lives.

It is noticed that those who observe Sawan Somvar Vrat with full faith get the solution of their miseries and troubles.

Kanwar Yatra During Sawan Month

Kanwar Yatra is carried out by the devotees of Lord Shiva during the month of Sawan or Shravan. The devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, travel barefooted to several sacred places such as Haridwar, Gangotri, Gaumukh, Sultanganj etc. to collect the sacred Ganga water. Then they carry it across hundreds of miles to bathe Lord Shiva at local temples or specific shrines such as Augarnath temple and Pura Mahadeva in Meerut etc.

The mythological legend behind it states that during the time of Samudra Manthan, when a deadly poison was obtained, Lord Shiva consumed it so as to save the world. As a result, the colour of his throat turned blue, and people started calling him the Neelkanth. Therefore, Lord Ravana, the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva, carried the Gangajal using a kanwar, a single pole with containers tied at its both ends, and poured over the Shiva Linga. This helped Lord Shiva get rid of the negativity derived from the poison and come back to his peaceful form. Therefore, from that day, Kanwar Yatra is performed.

Hindi Kundali wishes you a very fruitful Sawan Somvar Vrats in 2019!