Sawan 2024: Celebrating the Rare Conjunction After 72 Years - How to Worship Mahadev in the Auspicious Time!

 

The holy month of Sawan is set to begin on July 22, 2024, and will conclude on August 19, 2024. This year, Sawan brings a rare conjunction not seen in 72 years, as it begins and ends on a Monday. The last time such a rare occurrence took place was on July 27, 1953. Additionally, Sawan 2024 will see the formation of six auspicious yogas, making it an exceptionally significant period for devotees.

The Rare Conjunction After 72 Years

For the first time in 72 years, Sawan will begin and end on a Monday. This rare event is complemented by the formation of six auspicious yogas, including Shukra-Aditya Yoga, Budha-Aditya Yoga, Nava-Pancham Yoga, Gaj-Kesari Yoga, Kubera Yoga, and Shasha Yoga. The presence of these yogas enhances the spiritual significance of the month.

Importance of Mondays in Sawan

Mondays in Sawan are considered highly auspicious for fasting and worship. Unmarried women observe these fasts to seek a desirable life partner, while married women pray for unbroken marital bliss. Observing the Monday fasts brings prosperity, happiness in family life, and blessings for children.

Auspicious Muhurat for Worship on the First Day of Sawan

This year, the first day of Sawan coincides with a Monday and the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, making it a particularly auspicious day for beginning the month. Worshipping Lord Shiva on this day and observing a fast is believed to bring special blessings.

• Amrit (Best): 5:37 AM to 7:20 AM
• Shubh (Excellent): 9:02 AM to 10:45 AM
• Evening Muhurat: 5:35 PM to 8:35 PM

How to Worship Mahadev During Sawan

1. Observe a Fast Every Monday: Begin the day with a fast, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. Offerings to the Shivling: In the morning, offer water and Bel leaves to the Shivling. Avoid using a copper vessel for offering water.
3. Additional Offerings: Present fruits, flowers, sweets, incense, and camphor to the deity.
4. Recite Shiva Mantras: Chant the Shiva Panchakshara Stotra or other Shiva mantras every morning before breaking the fast.
5. Wear Rudraksha: If you wish to wear Rudraksha, the month of Sawan is the most auspicious time to do so.

Benefits of Worshipping Shiva in Sawan

1. For Unmarried Individuals: Worshipping Lord Shiva is particularly beneficial for those seeking a suitable life partner.
2. Longevity: Those with weak longevity aspects in their horoscope can receive the blessing of long life.
3. Pacifying Planetary Doshas: Worship during Sawan helps mitigate various planetary doshas such as Rahu Dosha, Guru-Chandal Dosha, and others.
4. Sarp Puja: This month is the only time of the year when Sarp Puja can be performed, providing relief from related doshas.

The Significance of Sawan

Sawan is one of the holy months in the Hindu calendar and is closely associated with Lord Shiva. It is believed that during this month, the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) took place, and Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison (halahala) to save the world. To soothe the effects of the poison, devotees offer water to Shiva throughout this month. The spiritual merit gained from worship in Sawan is said to be equivalent to the merit obtained from worship throughout the entire year. This month is ideal for penance, meditation, and receiving divine blessings.

Embrace the divine energy of Sawan 2024 by observing the fasts, performing the rituals, and seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva during this rare and auspicious time.