Importance of Shravana
Importance of Shravana:
It is the fifth lunar month of Hindu calendar and is governed by the star Shravana. This month is considered to be a holy month of in Hindu calendar due to many festivals celebrated during this month. This month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshipping him during this month is said to bring most auspicious blessings of Lord Shiva as per our ancient texts and scripts.
Scientific Reasons & benefits behind Shravana month:
As it is the monsoon season, because of less sunlight, the digestive system is slowed down. People are advised to follow vegetarian diet during this month. Therefore, it is said that fasting during the Shravan Month is beneficial for health. Fasting detoxifies the digestive system and is a natural protection against airborne diseases.
Here is everything you need to know about the holy month. The following are five best practices advised during this sacred month:
- 1. Every Monday, pray at a temple and observe the fasting with discipline and austerity.
- 2. Listen to Bhajans and offer Prayer and Aarti to God each day throughout the month.
- 3. Perform Abhishek every day and do not harm or hurt anyone.
- 4. Wear Rudraksha and completely surrender to God that is, Arpanam.
This year (2019), Sharavana begins from 2nd August and ends on 30 August. The important Shravana Festivals are:
1. Shravan Somwar Vrats (5, 12, 19 & 26) - Four Mondays which fall during Shravan month are considered highly auspicious for fasting and known as Shravan Somwar.
2. Mangala Gauri Vrats (6, 13, 20, 27) Four Tuesday, Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed by married women to seek conjugal bliss from Goddess Gauri.
3. Nag Panchami (5) - On Nag Panchami day married women offer puja and milk to Snake God and women pray for the wellness of their brothers and family.
4. Sampath Sukrawar (2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) Varalakshmi Vratam (9):Five Fridays to seek the blessings of goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Varalakshmi Vratam is celebrated on 9th of this month is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu.
5. Raksha Bandhan/ Rakhi Purnima (15): - The relationship between brothers and sisters is celebrated during Raksha Bandhan festival. A sacred thread is tied by sisters to brothers to bond the relationship.
6. Krishna Janmashtami (24): Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth. This day commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna in the eighth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu.