Sawan Somwar Puja: Today, August 3, 2026, the first Monday of the month of Sawan is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. A wave of devotion to Lord Shiva is being felt everywhere. Devotees are standing in long queues to worship their beloved Lord Mahadev.
However, there are many devotees who, due to work, travel, or other reasons, are unable to perform the morning puja. Do not worry; instead, worship and anoint Lord Shiva in the evening. In fact, worshipping Lord Shiva in the evening during the Pradosh period is considered particularly auspicious.
There are many auspicious moments available during the afternoon and evening on Sawan Monday of 3 August 2026, in which performing puja and abhishek in a proper manner is considered auspicious and fruitful.
August 3, 2026: Auspicious time for Shiva Puja in the afternoon
Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:00 PM to 12:54 PM
Char Choghadiya: 02:08 PM to 03:49 PM
Labh Choghadiya: 03:49 PM to 05:30 PM
August 3, 2026: Auspicious time for Shiva Puja in the evening
The time from 5:07 PM to 6:45 PM is considered auspicious for the evening Amrit Kaal and Sandhya Puja. Before the puja, take a bath or at least wash your hands and face thoroughly, wear clean clothes, and worship Lord Shiva with complete devotion and purity.
Auspicious time for evening and Pradosh
Amrit Kaal: 05:07 PM to 06:45 PM
Amrit Chaughadiya: 05:30 PM to 07:11 PM
What to do if there is less time even in the evening?
If you don’t have the time or all the materials to perform the Sawan Monday puja ritual in the evening , don’t worry. In such a situation, offer water to the Shivalinga with devotion, chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya,” offer Bel leaves, and light a lamp with ghee or sesame oil to remember Lord Shiva.
According to the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva is a very innocent and easily pleased deity. He places great importance on a devotee’s devotion and true faith. It is believed that if a devotee sincerely offers even a pot of water or a dry Bel leaf, Lord Shiva accepts their worship and bestows his blessings.