Sawan 2026: When is the month of Shiva devotion starting from 29th or 30th July? Clear confusion regarding date of Sawan

Sawan Month 2026: Saavan is the month of Lord Shiva. In this fifth month of the Hindi calendar, special worship of Lord Shiva and Jalabhishek is done, because according to mythological belief, Saavan was the month when Lord Shiva wore the poison released from the churning of the ocean in his throat to save the world. Then the heat in his body started increasing, to calm down which the gods performed Jalabhishek on him. From that time the tradition of Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva started in Sawan.

There is a religious belief that Lord Shiva bestows special blessings on performing Jalabhishek in this month. This is the reason why there is a huge crowd of devotees in Shiva temples during Sawan. Devotees offer water to their idol during this time. It is believed that Mahadev becomes pleased just by offering water. However, this year people are a little confused about the date of Saavan, but according to Drik Panchang, this year the month of Saavan is starting from Wednesday, July 30, which will continue till the full moon of Saavan month on Friday, August 28.

Sawan Monday fast 2026

Monday fast is considered very important in Sawan. Many people take a pledge to fast for 16 Mondays from the month of Sawan. By observing fast on Monday in the month of Sawan, one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva, which increases happiness and prosperity in life. This year there are going to be four Mondays in the month of Sawan. The first Monday fast will be observed on 3rd, second on 10th, third on 17th and fourth Monday on 24th August.

Sawan Monday worship method

• In Shravan, wake up early in the morning on Monday and take bath. Then wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast.
• After this, at the time of worship, first of all offer Ganga water or pure water to Shivling.
• Then anoint Mahadev with milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar respectively.
• Finally offer pure water again. Apply sandalwood tilak to Mahadev.
• After this, offer Belpatra, Dhatura, Bhang, Akshat, white flowers and Shami leaves.
• Then, light incense sticks and chant the mantra Om Namah Shivay at least 108 times.
• Read or listen to the story of Sawan Monday fast and at the end perform the aarti of Lord Shiva.

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