In Hinduism a lot of importance is given to the month of sawan. Sawan is the 5th month in the hindu calendar. This specific month is dedicated to the lord Shiva. In the month of sawan lord Shiva is worshiped according to the scripture and Monday is given the most importance in this month by worshiping the lord Shiva and it is believed that if you worship Shiva in this month than all of your wishes will be fulfilled.
Starting of the month of sawan
Sawan will start from 25th july,2021 to 22 august,2021
Somavaar (Mondays) of sawans
First Monday – 26th of July
Second Monday – 2 of August
Third Monday – 9th of August
Fourth Monday -6th of August
Importance of month of sawan
The sawan month contain lots of significance in worshiping of lord Shiva and in this month fasting is done on Mondays in order to fulfil wishes faster. If someone is facing problems in their marriage than one should do the Monday fasting and worship of lord Shiva and all their problems will get solved.if one worship lord shiva in this month he/she will be free from all the pervious sins and will attain moksha after his/her death.
Method of worshiping Shiva in the month of sawan
Waking up early before the sun rise, taking bath and wearing clean and washed clothes
Lighting diya in the temple of your house
Bathing deities idols in the ganga water
pouring ganga water mixed with milk on shivling
offering flowers and bel leaves to the lord shiva
Doing puja and aarti of lord Shiva and after the aarti offer bhog to lord shiva and keep in mind that only sattvik food is made on that day.