Auspiciousness of Sawan Month

Auspiciousness of Sawan Month ~ 
The month of Shravan is considered very auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva. It is holiest months in Hindu Hindi Calendar. Each day of Sawan is regarded as very pious. Special prayers and rituals are performed in Lord Shiva temples. It is believed that the worship of Shiva during Shrawan month is 108 times more powerful than worshipping during normal days. It is believed that those who observe Sawan Somwar vrat will have their desires fulfilled and will have all their prayers answered by the Shiva. Legend associated with Shravan Month is that the "Samudra Manthan" or churning of oceans took place in this month. During the churning, the poison that came out, and was consumed by Lord Shiva which he stored it in his throat subsequently turning his throat blue, and hence Shiva is attributed to the name Neelkantha. To reduce the poison's impact, Lord Shiva wore the crescent moon on his head. To lessen the effect of the poison the Gods and people started offering the water from the Holy Ganges to Lord Shiva.
Shravan month is very auspicious and sacred too. Pooja, aradhna, mantra siddhi and other spiritual practices if done properly then no doubt success will come. Wear Rudraksh, and also use a Rudraksh mala for Japa. Offer Lord Shiva Bhibhuti and place some on your forehead. Make offerings of Bilva leaves, panchamrit (milk, yoghurt, clarified butter, honey and jaggery) on Shiva Ling. Recite Shiv Chalisa and Aarti. Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra!! Jai Neelkanth Mahadev!