Shravan 2024: Devotees Flock to Varanasi, Ujjain, and Deoghar for Lord Shiva Worship
Shravan 2024: Devotees Flock to Varanasi, Ujjain, and Deoghar for Lord Shiva Worship
In 2024, the start of the Shravan month in the Hindu calendar marks a significant occasion for Shiva devotees. Cities like Kashi (Varanasi), Ujjain, and Deoghar are bustling with crowds of devotees who gather to participate in various rituals and prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Shravan, also known as Sawan, is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and typically falls between July and August in the Gregorian calendar. It holds special significance for Hindus, particularly devotees of Lord Shiva.
This annual pilgrimage and worship during Shravan highlight the deep spiritual significance and cultural richness associated with these revered locations.
On the first Monday of Sawan, lakhs of devotees reached Varanasi, Ujjain and Deoghar to seek Baba’s blessings by performing Jalabhishek.
Many Hindus observe fasts and perform special prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mondays in Shravan, known as Shravan Somvar, are especially auspicious.
Offerings such as milk, water, and bilva leaves (bel patra) are made to Lord Shiva. The chanting of Shiva mantras, particularly the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, is prevalent.
Shravan is not only a religious occasion but also a cultural one, with various festivals and cultural events taking place in different regions of India.
Shravan is a time of spiritual rejuvenation and deep devotion for millions of Hindus worldwide, focusing particularly on the worship of Lord Shiva and seeking his blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Sawan Somwar fasting begins on Monday, July 22, 2024, and concludes on Monday, August 19, 2024. During this period, devotees of Lord Shiva observe a weekly fast on all Mondays of the Shravan month to seek blessings and well-being.
