Shravana Masa Shiva Puja is a sacred and spiritually significant observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, performed during the Hindu month of Shravana (July–August). This month is considered highly auspicious in the Hindu calendar, especially for worshipping Shiva, as it is believed that divine blessings flow abundantly during this time.

According to Hindu scriptures, during Samudra Manthan (the churning of the cosmic ocean), poison (halahala) emerged, which Lord Shiva consumed to save the universe. To cool the effects of the poison, devotees offer milk, water, and bilva (bael) leaves to the Shiva Linga during Shravana, especially on Mondays (Shravana Somvar), which are considered extremely holy.

The puja is usually performed early in the morning after a ritual bath. Devotees visit temples or set up a Shiva Linga at home and offer abhisheka (ritual bathing) with milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar, and water. Sacred items like bilva leaves, dhatura flowers, sandal paste, fruits, and incense are used during the worship. The chanting of Om Namah Shivaya, Rudram, or Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a vital part of the puja.

Fasting on Shravana Mondays is common, and some devotees observe partial or complete fasts throughout the month. Special prayers, meditation, and recitation of Shiva Puranas and mantras are also performed to attain spiritual growth and peace.

Women often pray for the health and longevity of their husbands and seek blessings for a happy married life. It is also considered an ideal time for unmarried girls to pray for a good life partner.

Shravana Masa Shiva Puja promotes devotion, discipline, and spiritual cleansing, bringing peace, protection, and prosperity to devotees who observe it with faith and sincerity.