Sawan Somwar
The holy month of Sawan (Shravan) holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. Every Monday during this month known as Sawan Somwar. It is considered highly auspicious. As we approach the last Monday of Sawan, the energy is even more intense, offering a final opportunity to seek divine blessings, inner peace, and fulfillment of desires.
Why the Last Sawan Somwar Is So Special
According to Hindu beliefs, the final Monday of Sawan is especially powerful because it symbolizes the completion of a sacred spiritual cycle. Devotees believe that observing fasts and rituals on this day can bring about long-lasting prosperity, peace in relationships, and relief from health and financial troubles. It is a day to connect deeply with Lord Shiva through devotion, meditation, and self-purification.
Things to Do on the Last Monday of Sawan
If you’re wondering what to do on this final Sawan Somwar, here is a complete guide:
1. Fasting (Somwar Vrat)
Keeping a fast is one of the most common and beneficial rituals on this day. Many devotees observe a day-long fast, consuming only fruits, milk, and water. This is believed to cleanse the body and soul, attracting divine energy.
2. Shiva Abhishekam
Offer a traditional Abhishek (ritual bathing) to a Shiva Lingam with sacred ingredients like milk, water, honey, curd, ghee, and sugar. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” while offering each item. This ritual purifies your surroundings and mind.
3. Offer Bilva Leaves
Offering Bilva (Bael) leaves to Lord Shiva is a highly spiritual act. It is believed that Bilva leaves cool the fiery energy of Shiva and bring peace and health to the devotee.
4. Visit a Shiva Temple
If possible, visit a nearby Shiva temple and offer prayers. Lighting a ghee diya (lamp) and performing aarti in the evening enhances the spiritual atmosphere and brings peace to the home.
5. Chanting and Meditation
Spend some quiet moments chanting Shiva mantras like “Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra” or “Om Namah Shivaya.” Meditation helps in aligning your thoughts and intentions with divine energies.
6. Charity and Acts of Kindness
Giving food, clothes, or money to the needy on this day multiplies good karma. It is said that serving the poor is equivalent to serving Lord Shiva himself.
The last Monday of Sawan is not just a day of rituals but a time to reflect, recharge, and realign yourself spiritually. Whether you follow all the traditional customs or just a few, the key is devotion and purity of heart. Take this opportunity to express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and invite positivity into your life. Celebrate this divine Monday with faith, and may Lord Shiva bless you with strength, health, and abundance.
