IMPORTANCE OF SHRAVAN MONTH




    1.SHRAVAN MONTH DURATION 2018

Shravan month started from 23rd july 2018 (MONDAY) and will end on 22nd August (WEDNESDAY).





       2. SHRAVAN SOMVAR VRAT

Many hindus believe in doing fasts during shravan, especially on mondays. These Somvar vrat if done with good heart, can result in many miracles. This fast is dedicated to lord shiva. Shravan month include 5 mondays.



     
       3. SHRAVAN JAL DHARA

Jal dhara means showering lord shiva and goddess parwati with 5ratna jal which include milk, honey, curd, ghee and  basil petal (tulsi). After jal dhara they are decorated with flowers.




         4. SHRAVAN MONTH FESTIVALS 

Month of shravan is also considered auspicious and holy, due to many hindu festivals falling withing this month like Krishna Janmashtmi, Raksha Bandhan, Naag Panchami and Teej.




        5. EARLY MORNING WORSHIP IN SHRAVAN MONTH

It is adviced that a person should wake up early in the morning during shravan month. And after taking bath, should worship lord shiva.



            6. NO NONVEG, NO ALCOHOL DURING SHRAVAN MONTH

 Refrain from eating non- vegetarian food during the Shravan month and avoid consumption of alcohol.



           7. SNAKES

During the month of Shravan, people should worship snakes, also never kill snakes during shravan month, beacause snakes are considered a beloved entity to Lord Shiva.


           

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