Sawan 2024: Shravan month starts from today; know first Sawan Somwar vrat puja vidhi, samagri, rules, mantra, bhog

Published on: Jul 22, 2024, 09:31:13 IST

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Maha Shivratri is predominantly a Hindu festival, celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva (Pixabay)

Sawan Somwar 2024: The first Sawan Somwar fast is today, July 22. Check out the vrat puja vidhi, samagri, rules, mantra, bhog, and more details.

Sawan Somwar 2024: The auspicious Hindu festival of Sawan or Shravan begins today, July 22. This year, Shravan month starts on a Monday, thus increasing the importance and auspiciousness of the sacred festival. It will end on August 19 this year, which is also a Monday. Sawan month, which will last 29 days this time, holds great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. As we mark the first Monday of Sawan today, here's all you need to know about the puja vidhi, samagri, rules, mantra, and bhog today. (Also Read | Sawan 2024: Shravan start and end date; know Sawan Somwar calendar, history, significance, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi)

Sawan Somwar 2024 Shubh Muhurat

The first Sawan Somwar falls on Monday, July 22. According to Drik Panchang, the Pratipada tithi will last until 1:11 pm and Shravana Nakshatra until 10:21 pm. Meanwhile, the Abhijit muhurat will last from 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm.

Devotees worship Lord Shiva during the Sawan month.

Sawan Somwar 2024 Puja Vidhi and Samagri

Devotees observing a fast or vrat on the first Sawan Somwar (Sawan Monday) should wake up early, take a bath, and wear new clothes. Then, clean your home and the temple or puja room in your house. Worship the Shivlinga by visiting the temple or at your home. Perform Abhishekam, apply white sandalwood to Mahadev, and offer bhang, dhatura, and bilvapatra. Then, light a ghee lamp or diya, listen to the story of Sawan Somwar fast, and perform aarti of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Lastly, one should perform the puja in the morning and evening.

To perform the Sawan Somwar puja, you will need idols of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, panchamrit, raw milk, flowers, bilvapatra, utensils, curd, Paanch Rasa, Dakshina, dhatura, bhang, plum, Panch fruit and dry fruits, camphor, lamp, cotton, sandalwood, Malyagiri, desi ghee, honey, Ganga water, sweets, and Shringaar for Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's idols.

Sawan Somwar 2024 Puja Mantra

1) Om Namah Shivay

2) Om Namah Shivay

Namo Nilkanthaya

Om Parvatipatay namah

3) Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhi Pushti Vardhanam

Urvarukmiva Bandhana, Mrityu Mokshiya Mamritat

Sawan Somwar 2024: First Somwar Vrat Rules

During the Sawan month people should eat sattvik food, do charity, avoid tamasik food items (onion, garlic, eggs, and other non-vegetarian items), do Jal Abhishek of the Shivling, eat food only once a day, and eat fruits.

Sawan Somwar 2024 Bhog

Devotees can offer Lord Shiva halwa, curd, bhang, panchamrit, honey, milk, malpua, thandai, lassi, dry fruits, and halwa as bhog.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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