Sawan Somwar
VratMonday, 19 July 2027 London
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Sawan Somwar — Significance
Monday vrat of Sawan (Shravana), the month of Lord Shiva — devotees fast through the day, perform jalabhishek / Rudrabhisheka of the Shiva linga with Ganga water, milk and bilva leaves, and Kanwariyas carry Ganga water to Shiva shrines. 4-5 Mondays per month. This row follows the PURNIMANTA Sawan of North India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Delhi), which begins a fortnight before the Amanta month emitted as Shravan Somvar.
Shiva fast on every Monday of Purnimanta Sawan (North India).
Sawan Somwar — FAQ
- What is Sawan Somwar?
- Monday vrat of Sawan (Shravana), the month of Lord Shiva — devotees fast through the day, perform jalabhishek / Rudrabhisheka of the Shiva linga with Ganga water, milk and bilva leaves, and Kanwariyas carry Ganga water to Shiva shrines.
- When is Sawan Somwar 2027?
- In 2027, Sawan Somwar falls on Monday, 19 July 2027.
- What is the significance of Sawan Somwar?
- Shiva fast on every Monday of Purnimanta Sawan (North India).