How is Shraavan Somvar celebrated in India | श्रावण सोमवार 2017 | Artha | AMAZING FACTS
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We all know that the Shaiva followers never miss a chance to pacify their Lord. And the month of Shraavan is especially considered auspicious to seek Lord Shiva’s grace.
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1 Shraavan Somvar (Sawan Somvar) is an auspicious period that occurs on every Monday in the fifth Hindu month called Shraavan.
2 As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva became Neelkanth by drinking Haala hal or Kalakuta (the poison that came out of the Samudra manthan) in this month.
3 Which is why Nirahar fasting and other religious austerities are performed to please Lord Shiva.
4 Various religious practices like visiting Shiva temples or performing Yatras to pilgrimage sites, reading the Shiva Purana or simply chanting Shiva Mantras is considered favorable in Hinduism.
5 The annual pilgrimage called Kanwar / Kavad Yatra is also carried out on these Mondays to attain Shiva - Sayujya Mukti.
6 In the Konkan regions, Shivamuth (Shivamushti Vrat) is practised by offering a handful of grains to Shiva Linga.
7 This ritual is practiced by Brahmins in the Shiva temples and women for the prosperous longevity and stability of their marital life.
8 In Nepal, Shraavan Somvar Vrat is observed with a great enthusiasm, where thousands of women gather at the Pashupatinath temple to offer special Poojas of Shraavan Maas.
9 In southern regions, devotees also consider worshiping Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Lord Karthik along with Shiva.
10 Stay tuned to Artha channel to receive daily information about Hindu rituals and other devotional facts.
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1 Shraavan Somvar (Sawan Somvar) is an auspicious period that occurs on every Monday in the fifth Hindu month called Shraavan.
2 As per Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva became Neelkanth by drinking Haala hal or Kalakuta (the poison that came out of the Samudra manthan) in this month.
3 Which is why Nirahar fasting and other religious austerities are performed to please Lord Shiva.
4 Various religious practices like visiting Shiva temples or performing Yatras to pilgrimage sites, reading the Shiva Purana or simply chanting Shiva Mantras is considered favorable in Hinduism.
5 The annual pilgrimage called Kanwar / Kavad Yatra is also carried out on these Mondays to attain Shiva - Sayujya Mukti.
6 In the Konkan regions, Shivamuth (Shivamushti Vrat) is practised by offering a handful of grains to Shiva Linga.
7 This ritual is practiced by Brahmins in the Shiva temples and women for the prosperous longevity and stability of their marital life.
8 In Nepal, Shraavan Somvar Vrat is observed with a great enthusiasm, where thousands of women gather at the Pashupatinath temple to offer special Poojas of Shraavan Maas.
9 In southern regions, devotees also consider worshiping Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Lord Karthik along with Shiva.
10 Stay tuned to Artha channel to receive daily information about Hindu rituals and other devotional facts.
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