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Asterology News:Sawan is a sacred month devoted to Lord Shiva, known for its spiritual significance. As Sawan begins in 2025, it’s important to know how to perform Shiva Puja on the first day. The best time for worship, or muhurat, is between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM, which is considered most auspicious. Offering water (Abhishek) to the Shivaling during this time, along with chanting mantras like "Om Namah Shivaya", ensures divine blessings and spiritual growth throughout the month.
Sawan holds immense significance in Hinduism, especially for the worship of Lord Shiva. It is believed that offering prayers during this month brings prosperity, peace, and spiritual progress. This year, Sawan begins on July 17, 2025, falling on a Monday, which is considered highly auspicious for Shiva worship. Devotees particularly observe fasts and offer special prayers on Mondays throughout this month to seek blessings for success, health, and happiness.
The first day of Sawan, July 17, 2025, is especially important for worshipping Lord Shiva. The best muhurat for performing Shiva Puja is between 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM, making it an ideal time for offering prayers and performing rituals. During this time, the energy is considered most favorable for spiritual practices. However, devotees can perform Shiva Puja anytime during the day, but performing it in the morning muhurat is believed to bring the most blessings.
Shiva Puja requires certain sacred items for the ritual to be performed properly. First, you need a Shivaling (idol or symbol of Lord Shiva), fresh water, milk, honey, ghee, and bel leaves. Additionally, you will need flowers, rice (akshat), incense sticks, a lamp, and kumkum (vermilion). These items symbolize purity, devotion, and the five elements, which are essential for invoking Lord Shiva's presence. Ensure that all materials are clean and pure before starting the worship.
The most important aspect of Shiva Puja is performing the water offering (Abhishek) on the Shivaling. First, cleanse the Shivaling using fresh water or Ganga Jal. Then, pour milk, honey, and ghee over the Shivaling. This process should be done slowly, while chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" mantra. After that, place the bel leaves on the Shivaling and light incense sticks and a lamp to create a divine atmosphere. This ritual purifies the devotee’s mind and soul and invites Lord Shiva’s blessings.
The Monday fast (Somvar Vrat) is particularly significant during the month of Sawan. Devotees, especially women, observe this fast to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for health, prosperity, and marital happiness. On this day, devotees fast from sunrise until the completion of the evening puja. They offer prayers to Lord Shiva by chanting mantras, performing the water offering ritual, and dedicating the day to spiritual practices. This fast is believed to remove obstacles and bring blessings to one’s life.
Reciting Shiva mantras during Sawan enhances the impact of the puja. The most essential mantra is "Om Namah Shivaya," which should be chanted 108 times or preferably 1008 times for spiritual growth. Additionally, the "Om Trayambakam Yajamahe" mantra is also powerful for seeking blessings from Lord Shiva. This mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva’s three-eyed form, invoking health, prosperity, and protection from untimely death. Reciting these mantras during the Sawan puja brings immense spiritual benefits.
The entire month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, with Mondays being particularly important for fasting and worship. Every Monday during this month, devotees should observe a fast and perform the water offering (Abhishek) to the Shivaling. Along with this, bel leaves, flowers, and fruits should be offered to Lord Shiva. Devotees can also offer white-colored items as they symbolize purity. Fasting and performing the rituals for all four Mondays of Sawan is believed to bring special blessings and ensure a peaceful, prosperous life.
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