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II Shravan
or Sawan Month
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The month of Shravan,
popularly known as Sawan, is the fifth month
of the Hindu calender. Shravan is considered the holiest month
of the year. Almost all the days of Shravana month are
considered auspicious. The Shravan Month signs the blessings
of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. This month is beneficial for
those who believe in the glory of Lord Shiva. It is
believed that worshiping Lord Shiva during Shravan month is
considered
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more powerful than worshiping during normal days.
Each Monday of this month, known as Shravan Somvar,
is a special day in Shiva temples where the
dharanatra hangs over the linga or the idol to bathe
it with holy water, day and night. Devotees pile the
linga high with Bel leaves and flowers and fast till
sunset. Apart from Monday’s women keep fasts on
Tuesdays and Fridays of the month too. On Tuesdays
newly married brides keep the
Mangla Gauri Vrata to
get rid of bad omens and married women keep
Varalaksmi Vrata on Friday. |
Some other auspicious occasions in the month of
Shravan are Hariyali Amavasi, Hariyali Teej,
Nag Panchami, Tulsi Das
Jayanti,Putradaikadashi, Shravan Purnima, Rishi Panchami,and
Raksha Bandan.
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