New Delhi: Today is the first Monday of Shravan, which is considered extremely auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, fasting with full devotion on this day, performing Jalabhishek, and worshipping Lord Shiva with devotion helps alleviate many of life’s problems. This year, several auspicious yogas are forming on the first Shravan Monday, which further increases the importance of the prayers and remedies performed on this day. If you too wish to receive Lord Shiva’s blessings, performing puja and Jalabhishek at the right time is considered extremely auspicious.
Auspicious time for Jalabhishek on Sawan Monday
According to astrological calculations, there are several auspicious times for worship on the first Sawan Monday:
Brahma Muhurta – 4:11 AM to 5:33 PM;
Abhijit Muhurta – 12:19 PM to 1:10 PM;
Sandhya Puja Muhurta – 7:13 PM to 8:20 PM
At the same time, Rahukaal will be there from 7:53 am to 9:30 am, hence one should avoid doing puja or Jalabhishek during this period.
This is how to worship Lord Shiva
On Sawan Monday, wake up early in the morning, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Afterward, light a lamp at home or in a temple and resolve to fast and worship. Perform an anointment of the Shivalinga with Ganga water, milk, yogurt, honey, sugar, and Panchamrit. Offering Belpatra (wood apple leaves), cannabis, dhatura (dattura), Shami leaves, white flowers, and ashes is considered auspicious. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or the Mahamrityunjaya mantra during the puja. Finally, complete the puja by reciting the Shiva Chalisa, performing aarti, and offering fruits or sweets.
Solutions for financial growth and career
If you are troubled by financial difficulties or debt, offer 21 Bel leaves with the words “Om Namah Shivaya” written on them with sandalwood paste to the Shivalinga. Also, offer five Shami leaves and anoint them with sugarcane juice. This is believed to remove financial obstacles. To achieve success in your job and career, mix some raw milk and black sesame seeds in water and offer it to the Shivalinga. Also, offer 21 unbroken grains of rice. This remedy is believed to remove obstacles in the workplace.
Do these remedies for marriage and health
If marriage is delayed or you desire a life partner of your choice, perform an abhishekam of Lord Shiva by mixing saffron and raw milk in water. Afterward, offer vermilion and other wedding items to Goddess Parvati. To pray for good health and relief from illness, pour water from the Ganges River mixed in a copper pot onto the Shivalinga while chanting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra 108 times. Offering honey and perfume at the end of the puja is also considered auspicious. It is believed that worship performed with devotion and proper rituals pleases Lord Shiva and grants the wishes of devotees.