Shravan (Sawan) 2024: Dates, Month - The Significance of Five Mondays This Time
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In our country, the Shravan month is referred to as Sawan in the states of North India. It is said that this month is considered the most sacred and pure in Hinduism, known for its religious significance and rituals. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, devotees immerse themselves in devotion on this day and seek his blessings. During the Shravan month, people perform special worship, rituals, and ceremonies. Several festivals occur during this time, including Shravan Mondays, fasting, Nag Panchami, Hariyali Teej, Raksha Bandhan, and others.
According to Hindu tradition, worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during the Shravan month brings numerous auspicious results, as it is considered Lord Shiva's favorite month. The Shravan month begins from the Pratipada Tithi of the Krishna Paksha each year. In 2024, there will be a total of five Mondays, and we will provide details about their specific dates and significance.
When Does Sawan 2024 Begin?
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Ashadha Purnima will fall on July 21, and the Shravan month will begin on July 22. Thus, this year, the sacred month of Sawan will start from July 22, 2024, and end on August 19, 2024, with Raksha Bandhan.
Dates of Shravan Mondays 2024:
This Time, There Will Be a Combination of Five Mondays:
Astrologers believe that this year's Shravan month will be particularly special. During this month, all the wishes of devotees will be fulfilled by Lord Shiva, as there will be two Mondays in the Krishna Paksha and three Mondays in the Shukla Paksha, which will be very auspicious and beneficial for the devotees.
Significance and Rituals of Sawan:
According to astrologers, the Shravan month holds great importance, being considered the most sacred month among the twelve months of the year, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also associated with the monsoon season, which is beneficial for agricultural activities. Devotees of Shiva believe that worshipping Lord Shankar during this month fulfills their desires, brings prosperity, benefits, and blessings, leading to their advancement. Many people also observe fasts on Mondays during the Shravan month and perform water abhishekam (pouring water) on the Shiva Lingam. This act is regarded as sacred and an expression of dedication. On this day, devotees perform special pujas such as Rudrabhishek and seek blessings from Lord Shankar.
