Do you know a Hindu who doesn’t know about the holy Shravan
month? Certainly not! Every Hindu in the country knows that this month is the
purest and holiest of all, when many types of pujas are performed within homes,
offices and temples. However, many do not know why this month is so important.
We all visit the temple of Lord Shiva every morning during this month to bathe
him with holy water and milk but, why do we do so? Is it only because this is
the ritual that has been followed since ages? If this is the only reason you do
so, then you must pause for a while! Before performing any ritual, it is
important that you understand the reason behind it and only then execute the
procedures with full faith. For all those who don’t know why you are actually
supposed to pray to Lord Shiva during this month, here we are to help you
understand.
Why is Lord Shiva
worshipped during the Shravan month?
It is believed that when the Samudra Manthan took place, all
the Gods and Goddesses came together to churn the deep oceans in order to
extract the nectar of immortality. They used the Mandar Parbat as their
churning rod and the great snake Vasuki as their churning rope. However, in
this elaborate process of churning, Vasuki emitted fumes of poison known as
Halahala, which was so poisonous that it could destroy the entire creation.
This is when the Gods approached Lord Shiva for protection. In order to save
the creation from destruction, Lord Shiva consumed the poison and held it in
his neck. This is how his throat turned blue and he got named as ’Neelkantha’.
The prayers and offerings given to Lord Shiva in the Shravan month is therefore
a way to show respect and pay reverence to him.
Which pujas can be
performed during the Shravan month?
Because the entire Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva,
all kinds of pujas that please him can be performed during this month. These
include Rudrabhishek Puja, Laghu Rudra Puja, Shiv Puja, Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap,
and Mangala Gauri Puja. All these pujas when performed during this auspicious
month can help turn all kinds of negativity into positive forces. You can get
rid of all the negative effects of doshas in your kundli and any kind of
financial constraints. You can cleanse your mind and soul through these Shiv
pujas and infuse a sense of harmony into your life. These pujas will also help
you advance in your educational life and career path.
How can the Shravan
month help you better your relationships?
You can perform Gauri-Shankar Puja during this holy month if
you are looking for harmonious relationships within your family. This puja can
help prevent unnecessary fights and arguments; it can protect relationships
from anger, greed, lust and selfishness; it can help regain positivity in
broken relationships; and it can also bring back your lost love. Girls can
perform Gauri-Shankar Puja before marriage in order to have a good husband. The
Shravan month begins from 2nd August this year. Book a Puja right away with MakeMyPuja so that you can perform this
auspicious puja in the holy month and gain benefits at the earliest!
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