Each day of
Shravan mahina is dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses. Shravana
Somvar, each Mondays of this month are especially dedicated in Lord
Shiva’s worship. These days are considered as the most auspicious
time to pray Lord Shiva and also the best time of the year to buy
Rudraksha. People fast on these days, visit temples, worship Shiva
with flowers, fruits, milk, holy water, incense and bel leaves. They
read THE "AKRAVA ADHYAY" of the Shiv LiLa Amrut" pothi.Shravan
Mas and the story of Lord Shiva
The myth says
that at the time of Samudra Manthan (churning of oceans) that happened
in the month of Shravan, fourteen different types of gems came out
from the ocean. Thirteen of which were distributed among the Asuras
(demons) , except the poison ‘Halahal.’ Shiva drank this poison
and stored it in his throat. Hence the name ‘Neelkantha’ (neela-blue,
kantha-throat)is attributed to Lord Shiva.
In order to
combat the strong effect of this deadly poison, Shiva wore the
crescent moon on his head and then all the Gods started offering
Ganges water to Him to lessen its effect. This is the reason why
devotees offer Ganges water to Lord shiva in this month.
It is said that
Lord Shiva saved mankind by drinking the poison ‘Halahal.’ So,
since the day of Samudra Manthan, Mondays of Shravan month are
especially dedicated to Shiva’s worship in compare to other Mondays
of other months.
Shravan
Weekdays and their Significance
Each day of Shravana month has its own ritual with a special
significance as different Gods and Goddesses are worshiped on
different days.
Monday:
Monday is dedicated in Lord Shiva’s worship.
Tuesday: The day is dedicated in Gauri (Lord
Shiva’s wife) worship especially by women for the wellbeing of their
families.
Wednesday: Wednesday is dedicated in Vithala’s
(form of Vishnu or Krishna) worship.
Thursday: This day is dedicated in Lord Buddha and
Guru’s worship.
Friday: The day is dedicated in the worship of
Goddess Lakshmi and Tulsi.
Saturday: The day is dedicated to Saturn (Shani).
Sunday: Sunday is dedicated in Sun God’s worship.
