Importance of Shravan Monday

Posted on 16/08/2014 I by: Priya Sharma

The month of Shravan, popularly known as Sawan, is the fifth month of the Hindu calender. Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. This month is considered highly auspicious for praying to Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva during Sawan is considered more powerful than worshiping during normal days.

Many Hindus observe fasts and perform Pujas during the month, especially on Monday. The fasts done on Monday are known as Shravan Somwar Vrat.

Some people chant the Shiva Mantras like Om Namashivaya and Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra through out the day whereas others keep Maun Vrat. Many devotees also read Shiva Purana on this day. Many people wear only white clothes during the fast.

Lord Shiva is considered to be the most powerful deity. Women often fast during the Mondays, or Shravan Somwars in order to get the perfect marital match.

Fasting during Mondays of the Shravan Maas will also help expel negativity in and around us. Good health and prevention of any form of evil is a benefit of observing the Shravan Somwar Vrat. This is the main reason why people fast during Shravan Somwar.