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Sawan / Shravan Pooja Pooja Guide - Samagri List & Vidhi

Complete Sawan month Pooja guide with Somvar Vrat, Rudrabhishekam, kanwar yatra rituals, and Monday fasting samagri.

When Shravan month (July-August) - typically 4-5 Mondays
Deity Lord Shiva
Items Needed 15
Steps 9

Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi for Sawan / Shravan Pooja

Follow these steps in order for a complete and proper pooja.

1

Sawan Somvar Vrat (Monday Fast)

Observe a fast on every Monday of Sawan month. Wake up early, take bath, and wear clean clothes.

2

Visit Shiva Temple or Home Pooja

Visit the nearest Shiva temple or set up Shivling at home. Perform jalabhishek (water offering) on the Shivling.

3

Perform Rudrabhishekam

Perform abhishekam with water, milk, curd, honey, ghee, and bilva leaves. Chant Rudra Mantras.

4

Offer Bel Patra & Flowers

Offer bilva (bel) leaves, white flowers, datura, and bhang to Lord Shiva. Bel patra is especially dear to Shiva.

5

Chant Shiva Mantras

Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times daily. Recite Shiva Chalisa or Mahamrityunjaya Jaap for health and protection.

6

Read Shiv Puran Katha

Read or listen to Shiv Puran stories during the month. The story of Samudra Manthan is especially relevant.

7

Offer Bhog

Offer white-colored bhog like rice kheer, milk, curd, and white sweets. Avoid salt in offerings.

8

Donate & Charity

Donate white items like rice, milk, clothes, and umbrellas to Brahmins and the needy. Charity in Sawan brings multiplied blessings.

9

Kanwar Yatra (Optional)

For those undertaking Kanwar Yatra, carry Ganga water and offer it at a Shiva temple. This is a major tradition in North India.

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Mantras for Sawan / Shravan Pooja

Main Mantra for Sawan / Shravan Pooja
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Shiva - chant this 108 times daily during Sawan month for blessings.

Useful Tips for Sawan / Shravan Pooja

Try to observe all 4-5 Monday fasts in Sawan for maximum benefit.
Wear white or saffron clothes on Mondays.
Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and tamasic food during Sawan.
Water offerings (jalabhishek) can be done even without a full pooja setup.
Read or listen to Shiv Puran katha during the month.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sawan / Shravan Pooja

Why is Sawan month special for Lord Shiva?
Sawan (Shravan) is considered Shiva's favorite month because during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison (Halahala) to save the universe. Devotees offer water to cool his throat during this month.
What is the significance of Somvar Vrat?
Observing Monday (Somvar) fast during Sawan month is believed to fulfill wishes, bring marital harmony, and bestow health and wealth. Unmarried girls fast to get a good husband like Lord Shiva.
Can I perform Sawan Pooja at home?
Yes, you can easily perform Sawan Pooja at home. Set up a Shivling, perform jalabhishek with water and milk, offer bilva leaves, and chant Om Namah Shivaya. Home pooja with devotion is as powerful as temple visits.
What should I eat during Sawan fast?
During Sawan fast, you can eat fruits, milk, curd, sabudana khichdi, kuttu atta roti, singhara atta, potatoes, and sendha namak (rock salt). Avoid grains, pulses, regular salt, onion, and garlic.
What items are needed for Sawan Somvar Pooja?
Essential items include: Shivling or Shiva photo, bilva leaves, water pot (loti), milk, curd, honey, ghee, white flowers, vibuthi, camphor, incense, diya, and fruits for bhog. A complete Rudrabhishek kit is available at AyodhyaShri.

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