Mumbai: The significance of Shivratri in the month of Sawan is considered exceptionally special. According to the Shiv Purana, observing the fast of Sawan Shivratri grants devotees the benefit of worshipping throughout the entire month of Sawan. Additionally, it brings the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, enhancing happiness and prosperity in one’s life and bringing joy to the family. It is believed that the fast of Shivratri is dearest to Lord Shiva, and the importance of Sawan Shivratri is regarded as second only to the Shivratri of the month of Phalguna.
However, there is some confusion among people regarding whether Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on August 2 or August 3 in 2024. Let’s clarify when the fast of Sawan Shivratri will be observed and what the most auspicious time for worship is.
Sawan Shivratri 2024 date and time
According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Sawan will begin at 3:26 PM on August 2 and will end at 3:50 PM the next day, August 3. Therefore, the fast of Sawan Shivratri will be observed on August 2. On this day, performing Rudrabhishek is considered highly significant. Performing Rudrabhishek on Sawan Shivratri brings immediate benefits from the worship.
This year, the auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is also being formed on Sawan Shivratri. In this auspicious yoga, if husband and wife together worship the Shiva family, it enhances mutual love and marital happiness in their relationship and brings prosperity to their home. Reciting the Lingashtakam Stotra of Lord Shiva on this day will bring special benefits.
Puja Vidhi for Sawan Shivratri fast
To observe the Sawan Shivratri fast, devotees should take a bath in the morning and then take a vow of the fast. Clean the place of worship in the home and install the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. If preferred, these idols can be made from the wet clay of a potter. Then perform Abhishek of Lord Shiva with raw milk, Ganga water, curd, honey, and ghee. Offer Bel leaves, Datura, and Bhang, and make offerings of sweets and fruits to Lord Shiva. After that, light a lamp of cow’s ghee, perform the Aarti, and recite the Shiva Chalisa.
By observing these rituals with devotion, devotees can attain the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, ensuring happiness and prosperity in their lives.
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