🪔 About First Somvaar of Shraavan Maas

Shraavan Monday is a highly auspicious day for Lord Shiv's worship. As per scriptures, observing fast and performing rituals on this day removes all obstacles and brings happiness, peace, and prosperity through Lord Shiv's blessings. Scriptures mention that the fast observed on a Shraavan Monday yields greater spiritual merit than the fasts of all other Mondays throughout the year.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Abhishekam of Lord Shiv with Sri Rudram (23 min.) Ritual:

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
  • Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
  • Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
  • Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
  • Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
  • Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
  • Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.