Sawan 2026: Wearing green bangles and applying mehendi on hands in the month of Sawan is not just a Solah Shringar ritual, but a sacred celebration of welcoming nature, worshiping Bholenath and longevity of married life. So, let us know in detail the religious and scientific importance of wearing green bangles and applying mehndi on hands through this article.
Religious importance of green bangles and mehndi in Sawan
According to religious beliefs, the month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. There are deep religious reasons behind wearing green bangles and applying mehendi in this holy month:
- Relation of Lord Shiva and Nature: Bholenath has a deep love for nature. Green things like Belpatra, Dhatura and hemp are offered to him. Wearing green color in Sawan makes Lord Bholenath and Mother Parvati very happy.
- Blessing of unbroken good fortune: Married women wear green bangles for the long life of their husbands and happy married life. It is believed that applying mehendi on hands during this time brings unbroken good fortune and special blessings of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva.
- Gratitude towards nature: Due to monsoon in Saavan, there is greenery all around. By wearing green color women express their respect and gratitude towards this beautiful form of nature.
- Dark color and mutual love: According to folk belief, the darker the color of the mehendi applied on the hands, the stronger is the love and relationship between husband and wife. It is considered a sign of marital bliss and a symbol of auspiciousness.
Scientific and psychological reasons for green bangles and mehendi
Not only religious, there are also deep scientific and Ayurvedic reasons behind wearing green bangles and applying henna in Sawan. According to science, green color soothes the eyes and reduces mental stress. This color helps a lot in removing the seasonal blues from the mind due to the changes in the monsoon season.
In the month of Saavan, there is humidity and sultry heat all around due to monsoon. Mehndi has a naturally cool nature. Applying it on the palms and soles of the feet calms the increased body heat, thereby providing relief from headache and restlessness.
The clinking of glass bangles worn on the wrist creates a positive vibration in the surrounding environment. This sound helps in giving mental peace to women. The risk of fungal infections or other skin related diseases is highest during the rainy season. According to Ayurveda, natural henna has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which protect the skin during this season.