RARE COINCIDENCE IN SAWAN MONTH AFTER 19 YEARS : Grasshopper

Sakshi Nagar 04-07-2023 07:35 PM Culture

Shravan or Sawan is the fifth month of the year according to the Hindu calendar, which falls in the month of July or August of the Christian calendar. It is also called the month of rainy season or 'Pavas Ritu' because it rains a lot at this time. Many important festivals are celebrated in this month, in which 'Hariyali Teej', 'Rakshabandhan', 'Nagpanchami' etc. are prominent. 'Shravan Purnima' is celebrated as 'Nariyali Purnima' and 'Avani Avittam' in South India, 'Kajri Poonam' in Central India, 'Rakshabandhan' in North India, and 'Pavitropana' in Gujarat. The diversity of festivals is the hallmark of India's uniqueness. There is special importance in worshiping Lord Shiva in the month of 'Shravan' i.e., Sawan. The Mondays falling in this month are called "Mondays of Sawan", in which women and especially unmarried girls keep fast etc. for the sake of Lord Shiva.

This year 2023, the thirteenth month of the Hindu calendar is coming, which we call Adhikamas. Due to this Adhikamas, Sawan will last for about 2 months, which will be of 59 days. The special thing about all these things is that this rare coincidence is happening after 19 years. In the month of Sawan, Lord Shankar should be worshiped with his family members. 'Rudrabhishek' of Lord Shiva has special significance in this month. That's why 'Rudrabhishek' can be done every day in this month, while in other months the auspicious time of Shivvas has to be observed. Lord Shiva's Rudrabhishek is bathed with water, milk, curd, pure ghee, honey, sugar or sugar, Gangajal, sugarcane juice, etc. After consecration, Lord Shiva is pleased with Belpatra, Shamipatra, Kusha, Doob, etc. In the end, cannabis, dhatura, and quince are offered to Bholenath as bhog.

SAWAN MONDAY FAST

On every Monday of the month of Shravan, fasting is done for Shiva. There is a special method of worshiping Lord Shiva in this month. Some devotees worship Lord Shiva and observe fast for the entire month. Most people fast only on Mondays falling in the month of Shravan. Shiva's fasts, worship, and Shiva's aarti have special importance on the Mondays of the month of Shravan. These fasts of Shiva are auspicious and fruitful. Lord Shiva is very pleased with all the devotees who observe these fasts. This fast is done for the pleasure of Lord Shiva. In the fast, after worshiping Lord Shiva, food is eaten only at one time. During the fast, one should worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati while chanting 'Shiva Panchakshar Mantra'.

Monday is important in the month of Sawan. Monday's number is 2, which represents the moon. The moon is the symbol of the mind and it sits on the head of Lord Shiva. 'Chandrama Manaso Jatah' means 'the Moon is the master of the mind' and it has an important contribution in its control and regulation. That is, Lord Shankar controls the moon on the head and concentrates the mind of the said seeker or devotee, and frees him from the illusion of ignorance. By the grace of Lord Shankar, the devotee attains Trigunateet feeling and this proves to be the main basis of his liberation from birth and death.

KANWAR

It is a belief that Shiva is pleased and fulfills the wishes of the devotees by being anointed with the water of the holy rivers of India. 'Kanwar' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kavanrathi'. It is a type of bahangi, which is made from bamboo strips. 'Kanwar' is formed when loads of Gangajal are placed in pots with Vedic rituals on both sides decorated with flower garlands, bells, and ghungroos. The fragrance of incense lamp, the slogan of 'Bol Bam' in the mouth, 'Baba Ek Sahara' in the mind. It is believed that the first 'Kanwariya' was Ravana. Shri Ram also offered Kanwar to Lord Shiva.