Mondays during the month of Sawan hold significance as people observe fasts and pray to Lord Shiva on Mondays, which is known as Shravan Somwar Vrat. However, when you observe fasts on Shravan Somwar, you must avoid committing these mistakes as it might upset Lord Shiva. Read on to know about these mistakes.
Don’t make these mistakes in Shravan Somwar
Sawan is an extremely important month in Hinduism. This is the month of Lord Shiva and people observe fasts and worship the Lord to seek his blessings. Along with Lord Shiva, Maa Parvati is also worshipped. This year, the month of Shravan will begin tomorrow, Monday, July 22, and will end on Monday, August 19.
Mondays during the month of Sawan have significance because people observe fasts and pray to Lord Shiva on Mondays and this is known as Shravan Somwar VratThe first Monday of Sawan will be celebrated on July 22. Therefore, the first Shravan Somvar Vrat falls on July 22, 2024. The second Shravan Somwar The Vrat will be celebrated on 29 July 2024. The third Shravan Somwar Vrat will be celebrated on 5 August 2024. The fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat falls on 12 August 2024. The last and fifth Shravan Somwar Vrat of this year will be celebrated on 19 August 2024. This also marks the end of the Sawan month.
When you are observing fasts on Shravan Somwar, you should avoid committing these mistakes as they might upset Lord Shiva.
Do not wash your hair on Mondays if you are observing Shravan Somwar Vrat. It is believed that washing your hair on Mondays will not help you get the full benefits of fasting.
One should avoid wearing black and blue clothes on Mondays when Shravan Somwar Vrat is celebrated. It is believed that one can attract negative energy if they wear clothes of such colours.
When worshipping the Shiva Linga, do not offer turmeric, vermilion or tulsi leaves as they are considered inauspicious.
However, if you commit any of these mistakes, recite a complete rosary (mala) of the Om Namah Shivay mantra. You should also ask for forgiveness from Lord Shiva.
