All Mondays are devoted to the worship of Shiva as this day is sacred to Lord Shiva.

 

Monday's of Shravan mass are considered highly auspicious. All Mondays are devoted to the worship of Shiva as this day is sacred to Lord Shiva. No other Mondays of other months are so greatly honored. Whole month is considered very auspicious to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Devotees keep various fasts during Shravan/ Sawan month to please Lord Shiva.

The main Shravan Puja is the worship of Shivling with Gangajal. According to the Legend, the "Samudra Manthan" or churning of oceans took place in the month of Shravan. During the churning of the ocean , the deadly poison came out, and was consumed by Lord Shiva which he stored in his throat, subsequently turning his throat blue, and hence Shiva is attributed to the name Neelkanth.

To reduce the poison's impact, Shiva wore the crescent moon on his head. To lessen the effect of the poison the Gods and Devas started offering the water from holy Ganga to Lord Shiva. Thence forth performing Abhishek on Shivling with gangajal became a ritual.

Many Shiva devotees observe strict fast for the whole month of Sawan and many observe only on Mondays. Many people observe different vows during the month like having only vegetarian food, or reading a particular Holy Scripture. Read Shiva Purana, Wear Rudraksha, offer Gangajal or normal Water to Lord Shiva and feel the energy of Shiva and Shakti in yourself.

Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Shivling and the prayer therefore starts with worshipping Shivling and offering it Abhishek with milk, water, curd, ghee, honey or sugar, and Ganga jal. Bilva leaves, flowers and dhub/durva grass is offered to Lord Shiva to please him.

In the end, Bhang, Dhatoora, and Shriphal are offered to the lord in the form of prasad. Use Bilva Patra for worshipping Lord Shiva. Lord Brahma in an ancient tale told saints that Lord Shiva is highly pleased with Bela Patra and one Belpatra is considered equal to 1,000 Neelkamal flowers.

Chant Om Namah Shivay or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra with Rudraksha Beads. Listen to as many Shiva Stotras and Bhajans and immerse yourself in Shiva love!

Om Namah Shivaya ~ Shubh Somvaar!.