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Shrvaan Maas 





What makes Shravan maas the holiest of all Hindu months?

It was because during this month, the samundar manthan (churning of ocean) took

place, when Lord Shiva stepped in and saved the whole cosmos or universe from

destruction.

While churning the ocean by Devtas and demon kings, it is believed that 14 various

types of rubies were derived. It's been said that 13 of these were evenly distributed

between the Devtas and demons, but the jahar (poison or halahal) was spared.

None of the Devtas or the demons were willing to consume or accept this strong

poison - except Sri Shiva-ji - who drank the jahar but kept the liquid in his throat -

thus deriving his name: Nilkantha (Nil - meaning blue) and Kantha(throat).

It is said in various scriptures that to minimise the very strong effects of the poison,

Sri Shiva-ji wore the tiny crescent of the Chandar Devta (moon) on his forehead.

It is also believed that offering Ganga jal on Shiva lingam also started around this

month to calm the effects of the poison in Lord Shiva's throat.

Every day of this Sharvan month has its own significance, and rituals that can be

observed. However, no days are more auspicious than Shravan Mondays.

While Mondays in Sharvan maas are particularly auspicious for Sri Shiva-ji, other

days of this month are very special for the following:


Tuesdays

Devi Gauri or Parvathi or Durga, especially by women for good health of their

family:

WednesdaysLord Vishnu or his reincarnations like Sri Krishna and Sri Ram.

ThursdaysGayatri Devi, saraswati or your own Guruji.

FridaysSri Laxmi and Tulsi Vrinda Devi.

SaturdaysShani Devta - particularly important for fighting ill-effects of Shani in

regards to obstacles of wealth being derived in homes.

SundaysWorshipping of Lord Surya.It is considered particularly beneficial to start

Solar Somvaar Varat (16 Mondays of fasting) during the month of Shravan.

The star Shravan rules the astrologies during Shravan Maas – this is where the

month derives its name. This is the holiest month for Shiv bhakti - similar to the

month of Kartik for Lord Vishnu’s bhakti.

During this month Lord Shiva’s devotees should:


  • Wear Rudraksh, and also use a Rudraksh mala for Japa
  • Offer Lord Shiva Bhibhuti and place some on your forehead
  • Make offerings of Bael leaves, milk, yoghurt, ghee, honey and gur on Shiva Ling
  • Recite or Shiv Katha and Aarti
  • Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

For all other Mantras, Chalisas and devotional songs please check the Bhakti and

Puja
 webpage on this site. 

​
Contact 
Pdt Davendra Sharma on 
Ph: 0414 560 424
or + 61 414 560 424 (from outside Australia)

 

Last updated September 2021
Hindu Cosmos © ​
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    • Sri Sita Naumi
    • Nirjala Ekadasi
    • Vaman Jayanti
    • Shravan Maas
    • Guru Purnima
    • Nagh Panchami
    • Raksha Bandan
    • Shri Krishna Janam Astami
    • Ganesh Chaturthi
    • Radha Ashtami
    • Chandra Grahan
    • Nav Ratri
    • Vijaya Dussera
    • Karva Chauth
    • Kartik Maas
    • Deepavali
    • Tulsi Vivah
    • Dev Deepavali
    • Kal Bhairo Ashtami
    • Gita Jayanti
    • Sri Ram Vivah Panchmi
    • Makar Sankrati
    • Sri Hanuman Jayanti
    • Sri Narsingh Avtar
    • Surya Grahan
    • Sri Parshuram Jayanti
    • Budha Jayanti
    • Purshotam or Mal Maas
  • Hindu Dharma
    • Vegetarianism
    • Ahimsa
    • Cows are sacred
    • Tulsi leaves healing powers
    • Fasting
  • Pooja Vidhi-Mantras & Bhajans
    • Mere Apna Puja
    • Daily Home Poojan
    • Puja lists
    • General Mantras
    • Shanti Mantras
    • Bhajans
    • Sri Ganesh Chalisa & Aarati
    • Sri Shiva Chalisa & Aarati
    • Hanuman Chalisa and Aarati
    • Ma Durga Chalisa & Aarati
    • Ma Saraswati Chalisa & Aarati
    • Ma Lakshmi Aarati
    • Sri Shani Chalisa & Aarati
    • Ganesh Profile
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