The month of Shravan, popularly known
as Sawan, is the fifth month of the Hindu calender. Shravan
is considered the holiest month of the year. Each Monday of
this month, known as Shravan Somvar, is a special day in
Shiva temples where the dharanatra hangs over the linga or
the idol to bathe it with holy water, day and night.
Devotees pile the linga high with Bel leaves and flowers and
fast till sunset.
It is considered highly
auspicious to wear a rudraksha in Shravan month. As,
Mondays or Somvars of Shravan month are specially
observed with austerity. 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.
The belief is that in Shravan
month, offering milk to Lord Shiva earns a lot of punya.
