Significance, Rituals & Spiritual Importance
Sawan (Shravan) Month is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Falling typically between July and August, this sacred time is filled with devotion, fasting, and various pujas performed by devotees to seek the blessings of Mahadev.
🔱 Spiritual Significance
- Sawan is the favorite month of Lord Shiva. It is believed that during this time, the divine energy of Shiva is closest to Earth.
- Mondays of Sawan, called Sawan Somvar, are especially auspicious. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers at Shiva temples.
- Married women pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands, while unmarried girls pray for an ideal life partner.
🕉️ Puja Rituals During Sawan Month
- Shiva Abhishekam – Offering water, milk, curd, ghee, and honey to the Shiva Linga while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”.
- Offering Bilva Leaves (Bel Patra) – A sacred leaf considered dear to Lord Shiva.
- Lighting Sambrani or Dhoop Cups – Burning Sambrani Havan Cups or Dhoop Sticks to purify the space and invite divine vibrations.
- Fasting on Mondays – Known as Sawan Somvar Vrat, devotees eat once a day after offering prayers.
- Chanting Shiva Mantras – Reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or Shiv Chalisa for health, peace, and protection.
- Decorating Shivling with Flowers – Especially with white flowers, dhatura, and sandal paste.
🌸 Why Use Sambrani in Sawan Puja?
- Sambrani smoke purifies the atmosphere, removes negative energies, and invites positive spiritual vibrations.
- The use of natural sambrani cups made from temple flowers enhances the spiritual depth of the puja.
- It helps create a calming, meditative ambiance during prayer, perfect for connecting with Lord Shiva.
Products to Use During Sawan Puja:
- Kashree Sambrani Cups – Made from Kashi temple flowers for divine purity.
- Bamboo-less Dhoop Sticks – For a stronger, clean fragrance during meditation.
- Loban & Guggal Cups – Perfect for havan and air purification.
