Sawan Shivratri 2018: Date, time in India; Know Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi of Shravan Shivaratri

Sawan Shivratri 2018: This year the Sawan Shivaratri has fallen on August 9, 2018. Know Puja Vidhi, Date and Time, Vrat Vidhi in this article.

Sawan Shivratri 2018: Shivaratri which falls during the Shravana month is known as Sawan Shivaratri. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Sawan Shivratri 2018: Shivaratri which falls during the Shravana month is known as Sawan Shivaratri. This year the Sawan Shivaratri has fallen on August 9, 2018, Thursday. Hindus around the country are all set to observe the day today. Sawan Shivratri is more popular in the north Indian states where Purnimant Lunar Calendar is followed, as per the report. These states include Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. While in the south, in places like Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Sawan Shivratri is similar to Ashadha Shivratri as they follow the Amavasyant Lunar Calendar. More details about this auspicious day are as follows:

Sawan Shivratri 2018 Date

Sawan Shivaratri or Shravan Shivaratri 2018 is being celebrated in India on August 9, 2018.

Sawan Shivratri 2018 Time and Shubh Muhurat

Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:04 pm to 12:48 pm Ratri First Prahar Puja Time: 7:01 pm to 9:43 pm Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 9:43 pm to 12:26 am Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:26 am + to 3:08 am Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 3:08 am to 5:51 am Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 10:45 pm on 9/Aug/2018 Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 7:07 pm on 10/Aug/2018

Sawan Shivratri 2018 Puja Vidhi

• As per the report by Drik Panchang, devotees should eat only one time a day before Shivaratri Vrat • On Shivaratri day, the devotees should take Sankalp after finishing morning rituals to observe full day fast and only take food on the next day • During Sankalp, devotees pledge for self-determination throughout the fasting period • They seek the blessing of Lord Shiva to finish the fast without any interference • Before doing Shiva Puja or visiting the temple on Shivaratri day, devotees should take the second bath in the evening • Shiva Puja should be done during the night, reported Drik Panchang • Devotees should break the fast next day after taking the bath