Sawan Shivaratri is a highly revered Hindu festival celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by devotees of Lord Shiva. Falling in the auspicious month of Sawan (Shravan), this festival has immense spiritual significance. In 2024, Sawan Shivaratri will be celebrated on August 2. Here is a detailed guide to understand the festival, its rituals and fasting guidelines.
Importance of Sawan Shivratri
Sawan Shivaratri is celebrated on the 14th day of Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in the month of Sawan. This month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is believed that worshipping him during this time brings immense blessings. The monsoon season that accompanies Sawan is seen as a time of renewal and purification, making it an ideal time for spiritual practice.
Sawan Shivratri 2024 Date: Is it on August 2 or 3?
Sawan Shivratri Date: August 2, 2024, Friday
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:06 AM to 12:49 AM, August 3
Shivaratri Parana time on August 3 – from 5:44 am to 3:49 pm
Night Pratham Prahar Puja Timings – 7:11 PM to 9:49 PM
Night second prahar puja time – 9:49 PM to 12:27 AM, August 3
Night third prahar puja time – 12:27 am to 3:06 am, August 3
Night fourth prahar puja time – 3:06 AM to 5:44 AM, August 3
Chaturdashi Tithi starts – 2 August 2024 at 3:26 pm
Chaturdashi Tithi ends – 3 August 2024 at 3:50 pm
(Source: Drik Almanac)
It is believed that performing rituals during this time brings maximum spiritual benefits. Devotees start their day with a religious bath, preferably in a holy river or by pouring Gangajal at home, followed by worshiping Lord Shiva.
Sawan Shivratri 2024: Rituals and Fasting Method
Keeping a fast (FastFasting on Sawan Shivratri is considered very beneficial. Here are the main rituals and fasting guidelines:
Preparations and Puja:
Ritual Bath: Start the day with a ritualistic bath, preferably in a holy river or at home by mixing Gangajal, so that the body and soul can be purified.
Temple Darshan: Visit a Shiva temple for worship or create a sacred space at home. Decorate the Shivling with flowers, especially Bilva leaves, which are very dear to Lord Shiva.
Offering: Offer water, milk, honey, fruits and sweets to the Shiva Lingam. Each offering has a symbolic meaning and is believed to please Lord Shiva.
Sawan Shivratri: What to do and what not to do
Are you fasting on this Shravan Shivratri? Here are some tips to keep in mind:
worth doing:
Purify and Sanctify: Start the day with a bath and wear clean, preferably white or light-coloured clothes.
Chant the mantra: Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” and other Shiva mantras throughout the day to receive divine blessings.
Do Aarti and Chalisa: During the puja, perform Shiv Aarti and recite Shiv Chalisa.
Be Devotional: Spend this day in devotion, meditation and contemplation of the qualities of Lord Shiva.
what not to do:
Avoid non-vegetarian food: Avoid consuming meat, eggs and other non-vegetarian foods.
No onion and garlic: Avoid these ingredients as they are considered tamasic.
Stay away from drugs: To maintain the sanctity of the fast, abstain from alcohol and tobacco.
Avoid negative behavior: Keep your thoughts and actions positive and avoid anger and negativity.
Limit physical activities: Save your energy for spiritual practices and minimize strenuous activities.
Mantras to please Lord Shiva on Sawan Shivratri 2024
Chanting certain special mantras can enhance the spiritual experience of Sawan Shivaratri. Some of the most powerful mantras include:
Om Namah Shivay: It is the most revered mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva, which brings peace and stability.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: “Om Trimbakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat.” It is believed that this mantra has the power to heal and protect from negative energies.
Shiva Gayatri Mantra: “Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudraah Prachodayat.” This mantra seeks the blessings of the most powerful form of Lord Shiva.
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