Every year and every month, Devotees of Hindu religion celebrate the festival on the occasion of Sawan Shivratri in honor of Lord Shiva. In Hinduism Lord Shiva is Supreme Deity, He is called as ‘Devo Ke Dev Mahadev’, Devotees of Mahadev used to go to Ganga Ji for their Kanwar Yatra, which is a ritual of Shivaratri worshiping to Lord Shiva (Devo Ke Dev Mahadev) and please him. On this day, Lord Shiva gives blessings and is fortunate of his devotees and fills their devotees. This also ends a variety of life’s challenges; negativity disappears. Let us tell you Sawan Shivratri 2024 date, auspicious hour, and worship style in such a case.
shivratri 2024 date and time
Sawan Shivratri 2024 Date and timings: If we talk about date of Sawan Shivratri in August-24, Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Sawan month will begin at 03.26 pm on August 02, till August 3rd at 03.50 p.m. on Friday, The Sawan Shivratri Fast will begin on August 2, 2024.
Here are timings of Sawan Shivratri 2024:
- 1st One, Ratri First Prahar Puja Time – 07:11 PM to Till 09:49 PM
- 2nd One, Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – 09:49 PM to Till 12:27 AM, Aug 03
- Third One, Ratri Tritiya Prahar Puja Time – 12:27 AM to Tilll 03:06 AM, Aug 03
- Fourth One, Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 03:06 AM to Till 05:44 AM, Aug 03
- Fifth One, Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – Aug 02, 2024 at 03:26 PM
- Sixth One, Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – Aug 03, 2024 at 03:50 PM
Sawan Shivratri 2024 Pujan Vidhi
Take a bath and get up early on this particular day on the fday of Sawan Shivratri. Before beginning the puja rites, clean the pooja room. Do a Jalabhishek of the Shivalinga and the statue of Lord Shiva. Apply panchamrit and gangajal for anointing.
After completing the poojan in home, Visit a nearby temples early in the morning, because in pooja the early you go to the temple you get more results in return. The majority of devotees complete the Shiva Linga Puja before noon 12 P.m, as the majority of temples in India close their doors after that time.
The majority of Shiva temples are open in the evening solely for Darshan, not for Puja activities. The Shiva Linga Pujan is offered a variety of holy items, such as Bilva Pattar ( Three leafs together), Bilva fruit (Bel Pattar), and Dhatura, by devotees who perform Abhishek with milk and water in the morning one by one.
When it comes to offer Prasad, most of the devotees distribute sweet beverages made with milk that are infused with Bhang or Bhang mixed Milk. Bhang, which is derived from the cannabis plant, is readily accepted by society as a tribute to Lord Shiva.
Mostly devotees observe a full-day fast on a diet of fruits and drinks to impress Lord Shiva, it is the part of the culture in Hinduism. Most people don’t mind having a solitary fasting meal in the evening made without onion and sault. On the very next day of Sawan Maha Shivaratri, food, particularly plain rice and yellow curry made with gram flour, is served and offered to the idol of Lord Shiva and then given to a Baba known as Bham Bole (Lord Shiva’s Name), who symbolically represents Lord Shiva. Only after this offerings, family members can consume the food or dish.
It is how Maha Shivaratri is celebrated and known by the majority of Indians and Hindus. There are numerous Pooja vidhis of lord Shiva exists. However, most religious writings recommend a rigid Vidhi.
It is believed that following Shiv ji’s teachings and praying to him can strengthen devotees and improve their quality of life. His serene and contemplative manner serves as a model for many, assisting others in discovering inner strength and equilibrium.
Summary
On the day of Sawan Mahashivratri praying Lord to Shiv ji can make his devotees feel empowered by his grace, Praying and fasting on that day can help them to lead a better life. His meditative and calm behaviour is an example for many and he helps people find inner strength and balance in life. Lord Shiva end the suffrings, pain, negativity and stress of his devotees leads them to devotion to attain Moksha.
