Sawan Somwar fasting begins on Monday, July 22, 2024, and concludes on Monday, August 19, 2024. During this period, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a weekly fast on all Mondays of the Shravan month to seek blessings and well-being.
What is Sawan Somwar Vrat?
Sawan, also known as Shravan, is considered one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting on Mondays, known as Sawan Somwar, to seek blessings and fulfill their wishes. The dates for Sawan Somwar Vrat vary between North and South India. Here are the details for the 2024 Sawan Somwar Vrat dates, rituals, fasting rules, and mantras.
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Sawan Somwar Vrat Dates for North India
In states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the Sawan Somwar Vrat begins in July and ends in August. Here are the specific dates:
Sawan Somwar Vrat Dates for North India
| Sawan Somwar Vrat | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| First Shravan Somwar | July 22, 2024 | Monday |
| Second Shravan Somwar | July 29, 2024 | Monday |
| Third Shravan Somwar | August 5, 2024 | Monday |
| Fourth Shravan Somwar | August 12, 2024 | Monday |
| Fifth Shravan Somwar | August 19, 2024 | Monday |
In states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the Sawan Somwar Vrat begins in August and ends in September. Here are the specific dates:
Sawan Somwar Vrat Dates for South India
| Sawan Somwar Vrat | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| First Shravan Somwar | August 5, 2024 | Monday |
| Second Shravan Somwar | August 12, 2024 | Monday |
| Third Shravan Somwar | August 19, 2024 | Monday |
| Fourth Shravan Somwar | August 26, 2024 | Monday |
| Fifth Shravan Somwar | September 2, 2024 | Monday |
- Early Morning Bath: Devotees wake up early and take a holy bath, preferably in a river or at home using water mixed with Ganga Jal (Ganges water).
- Wearing Clean Clothes: After the bath, clean clothes, preferably white or yellow, are worn.
- Offering to Shiva: The day begins with a visit to the Shiva temple, where devotees offer milk, water, bel leaves, fruits, and flowers to the Shiva Linga.
- Fasting: Devotees observe a strict fast, refraining from consuming grains, pulses, and non-vegetarian food. Fruits, milk, and other light sattvic foods are allowed.
- Chanting Mantras: Throughout the day, devotees chant Shiva mantras such as “Om Namah Shivaya” and recite the Shiva Chalisa.
- Evening Puja: In the evening, another round of puja is performed with similar offerings.
- Breaking the Fast: The fast is broken the next morning after offering prayers to Lord Shiva.
Chanting mantras during the vrat enhances spiritual benefits and helps in concentrating better during prayers. Some powerful mantras include:
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्।।
Shiva Panchakshari Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय।
Shiva Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्।।
Observing Sawan Somwar Vrat with devotion and sincerity is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness. It is a time for self-reflection, spiritual growth, and seeking the divine blessings of Lord Shiva.
May this Sawan bring joy and fulfillment to all devotees. Har Har Mahadev!
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