Sawan 2023: Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Timings, and Pooja Mantra

Sawan Somvar 2023: Rituals, Auspicious Timing, and Chant: In the sacred month of Sawan, devotees observe the special occasion of Sawan Somvar by visiting temples and presenting offerings of milk, flowers, holy water, and bael leaves to Lord Shiva every Monday, also known as Somvar.

Sawan Somvar 2023 Puja Vidhi:

The month of Sawan holds great significance in Hinduism as it is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva. During this sacred month, devotees observe the tradition of visiting temples and offering milk, flowers, holy water, and bael leaves to Lord Shiva on each Monday, known as Sawan Somvar. This devotional practice is believed to bring blessings of happiness, good health, wealth, and the fulfillment of desired wishes from Lord Shiva.

Here is the Puja Vidhi (ritual) for Sawan Somvar 2023:

1. Begin by taking a purifying bath and wearing clean, traditional attire.
2. Create a sacred space or altar dedicated to Lord Shiva.
3. Place a Shiva Lingam or an image of Lord Shiva on the altar.
4. Decorate the altar with flowers, especially white flowers, and light incense sticks or dhoop.
5. Offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, by chanting his mantra and seeking his blessings.
6. Light a ghee lamp or a diya in front of the Shiva Lingam or image.
7. Offer milk, preferably mixed with Gangajal (water from the Ganges), by pouring it over the Shiva Lingam or image while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.”
8. Offer bael leaves, which are considered auspicious for Lord Shiva. You can place them on the Lingam or around the image.
9. Chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, a powerful mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva, at least 108 times.
10. Recite prayers or hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as the Shiva Chalisa or any other sacred texts that resonate with you.
11. Meditate on Lord Shiva and offer your heartfelt prayers, seeking his blessings for health, happiness, and spiritual growth.

In the year 2023, the month of Sawan will commence on Tuesday, July 4th. Typically, five Mondays are observed in the month of Sawan, but this year, there will be four Mondays falling within this auspicious period. The month will conclude on Thursday, August 31st.

During this sacred time, devotees engage in fasting, prayers, and other religious rituals to express their deep devotion to Lord Shiva. By following the prescribed puja vidhi (rituals) and observing Sawan Somvar with utmost sincerity, devotees seek the divine blessings and grace of Lord Shiva for their overall well-being and the fulfillment of their aspirations.

Sawan Shivratri, a significant occasion that falls within the holy month of Sawan, will be observed on July 15th. This auspicious day is marked by the performance of the Maha Rudra-Abhishek puja, which aims to invoke peace, marital bliss, prosperity, and good health.

Sawan Shivratri holds greater popularity in the northern states of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar, where the Purnimant Lunar Calendar is followed. In the southern states such as Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Sawan Shivratri corresponds to Ashadha Shivratri as they adhere to the Amavasyant Lunar Calendar.

Devotees observe a fast during this time, consuming only fruits and water. As part of their worship, they offer Panchamrut, a sacred mixture of milk, yogurt, ghee, gangajal (water from the Ganges), and honey, along with bilva leaves, to Lord Shiva. It is customary for worshippers to wear a rudraksha mala (a necklace made of rudraksha beads) and recite the Shravan Somwar Vrata Katha (a sacred narrative) every Monday.

Chanting of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and the ‘Mahamrityunjaya Mantra’ resonates throughout the day, as devotees seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. Additionally, people perform Shiv aarti (a ritual of offering light to Lord Shiva) on this auspicious day, further enhancing the spiritual significance of the occasion.

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