Sawan 2026: Last Monday of Sawan Today, Check Jalabhishek Muhurat and Puja Vidhi

New Delhi: The last Monday of Sawan is considered special for the devotees of Lord Shiva. On this day, there has been a crowd of devotees in the temples since morning for Jalabhishek and worship. It is believed that by performing Jalabhishek of Bholenath on Monday of Sawan and worshiping it with all your heart, your wishes are fulfilled. If you are also preparing to worship on the last Monday of Sawan, then know the auspicious time and method of worship first.

When is the auspicious time for Jalabhishek and puja?

According to the information given, Brahma Muhurta will be from 4.25 am to 5.10 am. For morning puja, the time from 6 am to 9.15 is considered auspicious. Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 12 noon to 12.50 pm. Evening puja i.e. Pradosh Kaal will last from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Which auspicious yogas are being formed on the last Monday of Sawan?

It is said that Preeti Yoga and Ayushman Yoga will be formed on the last Monday of Sawan. Along with this, there is also a coincidence of Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Pradosh Kaal. According to religious belief, the importance of puja and Jalabhishek performed during such auspicious coincidence increases.

What is the correct way to offer water to Shivalinga?

During puja, it is advised to stand facing north with pure water or Ganga water in a copper or silver vessel. First of all, offer water to Lord Ganesha on the left side of the water container and to Lord Kartikeya on the right side. After this, offer water on the central part and round part of the water container. Finally, while chanting 'Om Namah Shivay' or 'Shri Shivay Namstubhyam', offer water in a thin stream on the Shivalinga.

How to worship on the last Monday of Sawan?

After taking bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast or worship. After this, offer Panchamrit i.e. milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar on Shivling and then take a bath with pure water. White sandalwood, ashes, akshat, belpatra, datura, hemp, shami patra and dakta flowers can be offered to Bholenath.

What should be done at the end of puja?

After the puja, recite Shiva Chalisa or Rudrashtakam. After this, offer fruits, sweets or kheer to Lord Shiva. Perform Aarti with incense and lamp and seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva for any mistake committed unknowingly.