The month of Shravan

Shravan, the month of happiness,love and prosperity.shravan month is considered as one of the holiest months in the year as per the Hindu calendar.it is the fifth month in the Hindu calender.it is the best time to conduct all important religious ceremonies , as a almost all days in this month are auspicious for shubh arambh it means for good start.As per the Hindu traditions, Shravan is the month which is fully dedicated to lord Shiva and the goddess Parvati.

As per legend, lord Shiva drank venom as part of the samundra manthan or the churning of the cosmic ocean to obtain amrit  or nectar in order to save  the universe. Goddess Parvati is believed to have stopped the venom from entering his body by holding his neck .His neck turned blue and he further suffered pain and burns.As a gesture of gratitude, his devotees offer  water  from the river Ganga to help his wounds heal.                                                     The first showers of monsoon also marks the beginning of the Shravan month as well as chaturmas.As per the Hindu traditions, Shravan is all about observing a satvik lifestyle, which includes abstinence from anything that is tamsik in nature,be it food or beverages.you can eat fruits,fresh veggies, meals made  with sabudana (sago) and sendha salt,milk and milk products like curd, buttermilk during the month.                                                                            This Shravan month is also known for worship  of God and goddess. Monday is very crucial for shiva devotees.Devotees also fast on Mondays during the holy month which is known as shrvan somvar vrat. The fasts are kept as a way of thanking the lord as well as for success, marriage and prosperity. Devotees observe fast and offer milk,water and bilva leaves to the almighty.some even observe fasts on Tuesday which was known as 'mangala gauri  vrat'.                                                                            Many Hindu festivals like krishna Janmashtami,Raksha Bandhan,naag Panchami,and teej  fall in the holy month of Shravan.Rain also add to the beauty of Shravan month.Therefore Shravan month is the blessing of nature and God.