Day 1
Colour of the day
Bhagwan Shiv
First Somwar vrat of Sawan (Mon, 3 Aug) — jalabhishek with Gangajal and bel-patra.
- Mantra
- ॐ नमः शिवाय
- Prasad
- Jal, dudh, bel-patra
Sawan (Shravan Maas)
The holy month of Mahadev
Shravan (Sawan) is the most sacred month of Bhagwan Shiva. Devotees keep Somwar vrat, offer jal and bel-patra on the Shivling, chant Om Namah Shivaya and undertake the Kanwar Yatra.
Day-wise Guide
Day 2
Colour of the day
Bhagwan Shiv
Second Somwar vrat (Mon, 10 Aug) — Rudrabhishek and Shiv Chalisa paath for peace at home.
- Mantra
- ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे
- Prasad
- Dhatura, bhang, white flowers
Day 3
Colour of the day
Bhagwan Shiv
Third Somwar vrat (Mon, 17 Aug) — Lingashtakam paath and lighting of the akhand deep.
- Mantra
- ॐ नमः शिवाय
- Prasad
- Honey, curd, sugar
Day 4
Colour of the day
Bhagwan Shiv
Final Somwar vrat (Mon, 24 Aug) — Shiv Tandav Stotra and udyapan of the vrat.
- Mantra
- ॐ नमः शिवाय
- Prasad
- Panchamrit, bel-patra
