The festival of Sawan or Shravan will begin on July 4 and continue till August 31. This year is extra special because of a rare occurrence after 19 years.
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Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
Then, do Dhyana (meditate) followed by Sankalpa (take a pledge that you would sincerely observe the fast).
Seek Lord Shiva s blessings.
Maintain celibacy on the day of fasting.
Do not consume alcohol or tobacco is strictly prohibited.
Consumption of wheat, rice, pulses is not recommended. But those observing the fast from sunrise to sunset can have a complete meal at night. Nonetheless, it would be best if food grains are avoided.
Avoid milk, leafy vegetables, brinjal, onion, garlic, spicy foods and meat.
Perform Shiva puja and/or Rudrabhishek, chant Mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva and participate in charity activities.
Shravan Shiva puja: Rudrabhishek samagri list and vidhi Updated Jul 25, 2021 | 08:49 IST
The holy Shravan month has begun and the ritual of showering Lord Shiva with water and other sacred ingredients is called Rudrabhishek. Scroll down for the Rudrabhishek samagri list and the vidhi. Pic credit: istockphoto. Shravan Shiva puja: Rudrabhishek samagri list and vidhi
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The Abhishek performed for Lord Shiva is called Rudrabhishek
This ritual is done on special days such as Shravan Somwar, Pradosh Kaal Puja and Maha Shivratri
The ritual of showering a deity with water and other sacred ingredients is called Abhishek or Abhishekam, and the one performed to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva is called Rudrabhishek. The fifth and the Hindu holy month of Shravan has begun, and during this period, devotees worship Lord Shiva and observe the Sawan Somwar Vrar (fast kept on Mondays). Mondays are dedicated to Lord Shiva, and hence the significance. On the d