Sawan Somwar 2021: When Will The Sawan Month Begin? Know Rituals And Importance

Sawan Maas: The month of Sawan dedicated to Lord Shiva is the fifth month of the Hindi month. The Monday fast of Sawan month has great importance in Hinduism.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 01 Jul 2021 02:47 PM (IST)

Sawan Somwar 2021: When Will The Sawan Month Begin? Know Rituals And Importance Sawan Somwar 2021: When Will The Sawan Month Begin? Know Rituals And Importance

Lord Shiva is worshipped during the month of Sawan

Sawan Somwar Vrat 2021: The month of Sawan is best for those who believe in fasting and festivals of Hinduism and observe fast. This month is the fifth month of the year according to the Hindu calendar. The month of Sawan is also known as the month of Shravan. This Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva Shankar. Lord Shiva's jalabhishek is also performed in this month. With this, Lord Shiva takes away all their sufferings by showering his grace on the devotees.

In Hinduism, there is a law to fast on all Mondays of Sawan. There are total four Mondays in the month of Sawan of 2021. According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan will start from 25 July and will end on 22 August. During this, there are a total of four Mondays whose dates are mentioned below. Lord Shiva is worshiped by observing a fast on each of these Mondays. It is believed that doing so fulfills all the wishes of the devotee.

Sawan Somvar fasting list

first Shravan Somvar fast- 26 July, 2021, Monday
Second Shravan Somvar fast- 2 August, 2021, Monday
Third Shravan Somvar fast- 9 August, 2021, Monday
Fourth Shravan Somvar fast-16 August, 2021, Monday

Significance of Sawan Somvar fast

The month of Sawan is very dear to Lord Shiva. During this time Lord Shiva is responsible for taking care of the earth and thus, he roams the earth. Shiva devotees bring kavad in this month and perform Jalabhishek of Shiva with the water of Ganga filled in that kavad. In the month of Sawan, they worship Shiva by keeping a fast on Monday. This makes lord Shiva happy and he fulfills all the wishes of his devotees. He eliminates all their troubles. It is believed that by observing a fast on Monday by unmarried girls and worshiping Lord Shiva, he grants them the boon of getting the desired groom.