The Holy Month : Shravan (The Month of Monsoon)
Shravan
Nakshatra is the star that governs this month. Hence, this
period is called Shravan month. Shravan is the fifth month of
the Hindu calendar. In India's national civil calendar,
Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu year, beginning in late July
from the first day of the full moon and ending in the third week of August, the
day of the next full moon.
The
month of Shravan is very important for the entire sub-continent of India
as it is connected to the arrival of the South-West monsoons. For many Hindus,
the month of Shraavana is a month of fasting.
Many Hindus will fast every Monday to the Lord Shiva and/or
every Tuesday to the Goddess Parvati.
Fasting on Tuesdays of this month is known locally as "Mangala Gauri
Vrat".
Shravana
is considered to be a holy month in the Hindu calendar due to the many
festivals that are celebrated during this time. Like Krishna
Janmashtami, Raksha
Bandhan, Narali
Poornima, Nag
Panchami, Basava
Panchami, Avani
Avittam, Shri
Baladeva birthday, Gamha
Purnima, Kajari
Purnima, Pavitropana,
Pavitra
Ekadashi, Jandhyam
Poornima, Salono,
Shravani
Mela etc.
The Shravan
month is synonymous with auspicious festivals and events. It is the best
time to conduct all-important religious ceremonies, as almost all days in this
month are auspicious for shubh arambh, i.e. good start. Shravan
maas' ruling deity is Lord Shiva.
It
is believed that the month of shravan is very dear to Lord Shiva.
People observe fast on every monday of shravan month and
worship Lord Shiva with enthusiasm and faith. Sawan Somvar Fast provides
wealth, luxury and increase in generation.
Indeed,
the holy Shravan or Saawan month is considered the most
auspicious in the Hindu calendar. It is the day when the entire cosmos is
charged with divinity and magical powers. As per the Hindu beliefs and
tradition, Saawan is the best month to win the grace of the
almighty. More specifically, Shravan is the month of Lord Shiva
and during Saavan the universe is filled with Shiv Tattvas or the
elements of Lord Shiva. Well, Shravan 2019 is here and so the
opportunity to win the special blessings of Lord Shiva is before
us.
Shravan
is the fifth month in the Hindu calendar. It comes after Ashadha month. Shravan
month is a very important period for devout Hindus and they consider it to be
the holiest month of the year. In fact, every day in the month of Shravan
month is considered auspicious. It is believed that one can win the special
grace of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu during this holy month. Shravan
month, in particular, holds a lot of importance for the devotees of Lord Shiva.
The
word “Shiva” connotes Kalyan (welfare). Lord Shiva is the
main God in the worship of Panchadev (The Five Gods). Pushpadant
has very well explained the glory of Lord Shiva in Shiv Mahima Stotra.
He has said that in spite of being an eternal God, Lord Shiva has come
to acquire the role of a creator, preserver and destroyer of this mundane
world. Shiva is the cause of every living being's existence.
There
is a scientific reason for fasting during the month of shravan. As
monsoon is at its peak and there is less sunlight, it makes digestive system
weak. There are people who fast for four months of monsoon. Some take one meal
during shravan. Almost everyone turns strict vegetarian. Some are of
also opinion that it is during this period that waterborne disease spread fast
& this is a process to detoxify the system.
May
Lord Shiva bless you with all the good things in life and grant you piece &
good health.
Jewelroof has awesome
Silver products which are very useful in the worshipping of holy month Shravan.
The Silver Pooja Thali Set by Jewelroof
The Silver Kalash by Jewelroof
The Silver Pooja Thali by Jewelroof
The Silver Kalash by Jewelroof
Subscribe to:
Post Comments
(
Atom
)
Post a comment