🕉️ Things to Remember While Keeping Sawan Somvar Fast: Do’s & Don’ts ✅❌
The month of Sawan (Shravan) is highly auspicious for devotees of Lord Shiva. Observing Sawan Somvar Vrat (Monday fasts) is believed to bring blessings, good health, and spiritual growth. But to receive the full spiritual benefit, it’s essential to follow proper rituals and guidelines.
✅ Do’s While Observing Sawan Somvar Vrat
- Wake up early (preferably before sunrise) and take a bath.
- Wear clean, preferably white or saffron-colored clothes.
- Clean your home and place of worship before starting puja.
- Offer milk, water, belpatra, dhatura, fruits, and white flowers to Lord Shiva.
- Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or recite Shiva Chalisa/Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra throughout the day.
- Keep fast from sunrise to sunset. You may consume fruits, milk, and water.
- Visit a Shiva temple if possible, or perform Jalabhishek at home.
- Feed cows or offer food to Brahmins or needy people for punya (virtue).
❌ Don’ts During Sawan Somvar Vrat
- 🚫 Don’t eat onion, garlic, meat, or alcohol during the entire month.
- 🚫 Avoid grains and salt if you are keeping a Nirjala or Phalahar vrat (fruit-only fast).
- 🚫 Don’t disrespect elders, guests, or priests.
- 🚫 Avoid negative thoughts, gossip, and anger.
- 🚫 Avoid oiling your hair or shaving on Mondays of Sawan (considered inauspicious).
- 🚫 Refrain from lying or engaging in deceitful acts.
🪔 Basic Puja Vidhi (Worship Ritual)
- Clean the Shivling or Shiva photo at home.
- Light a diya with desi ghee and incense sticks (agarbatti).
- Offer Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar) to Shivling.
- Offer Bilva leaves, white flowers, and fruits.
- Recite Shiva Aarti or chant mantras like “Om Namah Shivaya.”
- Conclude the puja with a prayer for health, prosperity, and peace.
🌙 Who Should Observe the Sawan Somvar Vrat?
This vrat is especially beneficial for:
- 🙏 Unmarried girls seeking a good life partner
- 🙏 Married women praying for the long life of their husbands
- 🙏 Devotees aiming for spiritual advancement
- 🙏 Those suffering from chronic diseases or stress
🧘♀️ Benefits of Observing the Fast
- ✨ Brings peace and spiritual harmony
- ✨ Promotes mental clarity and emotional calm
- ✨ Helps overcome obstacles and fear
- ✨ Attracts blessings from Lord Shiva
📌 Final Words
Keeping the Sawan Somvar Vrat with sincerity, devotion, and proper rules amplifies its spiritual merit. This sacred practice not only brings material benefits but also leads one on the path of moksha (liberation).
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