Sawan Shivratri 2021 and its essence

 

Sawan Shivratri is the day of worship of Lord Shiva.  Lord Shiva’s devotees have to wait throughout the year for Sawan Shivratri, which is celebrated every year in the month of Sawan as per the Hindu calendar. 

The devotees of Lord Shiva carry water from Ganga and pour it on Shiva idol or Shiva Linga. It is the day when devotees end their Kawar Yatra and express their sincere gratitude by offering the sacred water to Lord Shiva that they have collected from the river.

If one is in quest of Moksha and want to get rid of the cycle of life and death he/she can simply observe Shivratri in the month of Sawan as per belief in Hinduism.

Sawan Shivratri is also known as Shravan Shivratri.  This occasion is widely popular in North India, mainly the states are covering Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar.

The special significance of Sawan Shivratri is the anniversary of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.  This day is also celebrated when Shiva saved the world from the pot of poison and drank poison in the Samudra Manthan due to which his neck turned blue. That is why, devotees offer him water from the river Ganga, to help him heal.

There is also a saying especially on this day both Brahma and Vishnu got involved in an argument about their supremacy.

Sawan Shivaratri 2021 or Shravan Shivratri will be observed on Friday, August 6, 2021. Devotees observe fasts and do puja.  On this auspicious day devotees of Lord Shiva, observe a day-long fast, remain awake all night and perform Nishita Kaal puja.  During the entire day, the devotees listen to stories of Lord Shiva, sing songs, chant mantras and meditate. Also, visit Shiva Temples and perform prayers and pujas at home.

On this day, devotees do fast and only consume fruits and milk.  There has been a strict restriction on meat and consumption of tobacco or alcohol. While pouring water to Shiva Linga or Shiva idol -- do not offer kumkum, turmeric (Haldi) and coconut.  

Sawan Shivaratri 2021 Nishita Kaal Puja Time is from 12:06 AM to 12:48 AM, August 07, 2021.

Devotees do chant on Shivaratri.  The five key Shiva mantras is as follows:

·    - Shiva Moola Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya
-Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
-Rudra Gayatri Mantra: Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi
-Rudra Mantra: Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay
-Shiva Stotram : Jatatavigalajjala pravahapavitasthale

No doubt Sawan Shivaratri is one of the most awaited months of the Hindu calendar annually observed in honour of Lord Shiva.  It is believed that Lord Shiva holds a 3rd eye which is the basis of all the realities.