Sawan 2024: Sawan is a month that is marked with great devotion and effort each year. The month of auspiciousness is devoted to Lord Shiva. This is the season when a lot of religious activities are held. The holy month begins right after Ashadh Purnima and lasts for the entire lunar cycle. Hindus celebrate a number of significant holidays during this time. Take a look at all the auspicious festivals that occur during Sawan month as we prepare to observe it.
Sawan 2024 Festivals Full Calendar:
Sawan Shivratri: Shivratri will be observed on the 14th day of the month of Sawan. This year, Sawan Shivratri falls on August 2.
Nag Panchami: Nag Panchami will be observed on August 9 this year.
Hariyali Teej: Hariyali Teej will be observed on August 7 this year.
Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan falls on August 19 this year.
Kajari Teej: Kajari Teej, when Hindus celebrate the monsoon season, will be observed on August 22.
Janmashtami: Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 26 this year.
Sawan 2024: Dates
According to Drik Panchang, the month of Sawan will start on July 22 this year and will go on till August 19. This year, the month of Sawan will be observed for 29 days. The Sawan Somwar Vrat is considered very auspicious by the devotees of Lord Shiva.
Take a look at the dates of Sawan Somwar for this year:
First Sawan Somwar: July 22
Second Sawan Somwar: July 29
Third Sawan Somwar: August 5
Fourth Sawan Somwar: August 12
Fifth Sawan Somwar: August 19
Sawan 2024: Story and Rituals
A great deal of valuables, including jewelry, the goddess Lakshmi, and Dhanvantri, emerged during the churning of the ocean. But out of the water also came a lethal poison known as halahal. Anybody who came into contact with the poison was instantly killed. Then, Lord Shiva was asked for assistance by Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. As soon as Lord Shiva drank the poison, the lethal effect caused him to turn blue. Subsequently, Goddess Parvati entered his throat and prevented the poison from spreading. That’s how the name Neelkanth was given to Lord Shiva. These things happened during Sawan.
Several rituals are observed during the month of Sawan. Devotees go for Kanwar Yatra and observe fast on Sawan Somwars. They also worship the Shiva Linga with water, milk and honey. Shiva Kathas are recited, and mantras are chanted to please Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.