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उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ||
Sawan 2024, India is a land of varied cultures, traditions, and festivals. There are many festivals celebrated all across the nation with much devotion and enthusiasm. Sawan Month or Shravan Month is highly auspicious and sacred for worshipping Lord Bholenath and seeking his divine blessings. This holy month is pretty auspicious from the astrological point of view.
This whole month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a belief of fasting on Mondays to seek his blessings and to bring happiness and prosperity in life. People celebrate many rituals during this month. These include Sawan Shivratri, Mangla Gauri Vrat, and Sawan Somvaar Vrat. The devotees consider this a significant month for starting the spiritual journey for spiritual growth and development.
Now, let us elaborate on the start and end dates of Sawan Somvaar and other important details.
Start and End Dates
As per the English calendar, Sawan usually falls in July or August. This year, in 2024, this auspicious month will start on the 22nd of July, Monday, and will end on the 19th of August, Monday. In 2024, there will be five Sawan Somvaars, and the following are their dates:
- First Sawan Somvaar: 22nd July, 2024
- Second Sawan Somvaar: 29th July, 2024
- Third Sawan Somvaar: 5th August, 2024
- Fourth Sawan Somvaar: 12th August, 2024
- Fifth Sawan Somvaar: 19th August, 2024
Gain Insight into Sawan 2024 Significance and Rituals
During the Sawan month, all Mondays are auspicious for worshipping Lord Bholenath by fasting to seek his blessings. In addition, there is a belief that those who fast on all the Mondays of Sawan Somvaars receive the divine blessings of Bhole Bhandari and the strength to navigate life challenges. All the Tuesdays during this entire auspicious month are dedicated to Maa Parvati. Fasting on all these Tuesdays is called as Mangala Gauri Vrat.
As per the Best astrologer in Delhi, it’s best to visit the Lord Shiva temple every day and chant mantras like “Om Namah Shivaye” or” Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.” Some devotees also perform Rudrabhishek during auspicious times this month. The Kanwar Yatra is also organized where the pilgrims carry the holy water from Ganga and walk barefoot to Lord Shiva’s temples. We wish everyone good health, prosperity, and happiness in their lives with the divine blessings of Lord Shiva!
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