🕉️ Shravanamasam Puja — The Sacred Month of Shravan

Shravanamasam (also called Shravan Month) is one of the most auspicious months in the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falling in July-August. This month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and considered highly sacred for spiritual practices, fasting, and worship.

🌟 Significance of Shravanamasam

  • Believed to be the month when the cosmic energy of Lord Shiva is at its peak.
  • Devotees observe fasts, perform pujas, and offer prayers to seek Shiva’s blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
  • Known for its spiritual cleansing and bringing peace to the mind.
  • Many important festivals like Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, and Janmashtami occur during this month.
  • Mondays (Somvar) of Shravan are especially significant for Shiva worship.

🛕 Puja Samagri for Shravanamasam

  • Shiva Lingam or Shiva idol/image
  • Bilva (Bel) leaves — very sacred to Shiva
  • Water, milk, honey, curd, ghee (for abhishekam)
  • Fresh flowers, especially white or blue
  • Incense sticks, camphor, and oil lamps
  • Kumkum, sandalwood paste
  • Fruits and sweets for offering
  • Rudraksha beads (optional)

🕉️ Common Shravanamasam Puja Rituals

  1. Sankalpa (Resolution)
  • Devotees take a vow to perform puja or observe fasts during Shravan to gain Shiva’s grace.
  1. Abhishekam (Holy Bathing)
  • Shiva Lingam is bathed with water, milk, honey, curd, and ghee in sequence.
  • Bel leaves are offered with devotion.
  1. Alankara (Decoration)
  • The deity is adorned with flowers and sandalwood paste.
  1. Lighting Lamps and Incense
  • Lighting of oil lamps and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.
  1. Chanting Mantras
  • Recitation of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or Shiva Panchakshara Mantra (Om Namah Shivaya).
  • Singing Shiva bhajans or reading the Shiva Purana.
  1. Offering Naivedya
  • Fruits, sweets, and other offerings are placed before the deity.
  1. Aarti
  • Performing aarti with camphor and ringing bells.
  1. Distribution of Prasad
  • Blessed food is shared among family and devotees.

📜 Popular Mantras for Shravanamasam

  • Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra:
    Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
    Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
  • Shiva Panchakshara Mantra:
    Om Namah Shivaya

🌟 Spiritual Benefits

  • Gains Lord Shiva’s blessings for health, longevity, and removal of obstacles.
  • Purifies the mind and body.
  • Helps in overcoming fears and worries.
  • Enhances devotion and spiritual growth.
  • Promotes peace and harmony in the family.