Significance of Lord Shiva in Shravan (Sawan) Month.

The Samudra Manthan is a very important episode as per the

Puranas. The churning of the milky ocean, i.e. Samudra Manthan in search of the amrit, took place during the month of Shravan.

During the churning, 14 different rubies emerged from the ocean. Thirteen rubies were divided among the devas and the

asuras, however, Halahal, the 14th ruby remained untouched as it was the deadliest poison which could destroy the whole

universe and every living being. Lord Shiva drank the Halahal and stored the poison in his throat. Due to the impact of the

poison, his throat turned blue and he came to be called Neelkantha.

Such was the impact of the poison that Lord Shiva wore a crescent moon on his head and all the devas started offering water

from the holy river of Ganges to lord Shiva to reduce the effects of the poison. Both these events took place in the Shravan

Maas and therefore, it is considered very auspicious to offer holy Ganga water to Lord Shiva in this month.

Rituals to following Shravan (Sawan) Month

Offering milk to lord Shiva in Shravan Month leads one to earn a lot of punyas.

Wear Rudraksha and use it for japas.

Bhibhuti is considered very important if offered to lord Shiva. Some of it should be smeared on the forehead as well.

Offer panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, butter or ghee, honey and jaggery) and bael leaves to Shiva linga.

Chant the shiva chalisa and perform regular aarti of lord Shiva.

Chanting the Mahamritunjay mantra is very auspicious.

Fast on all Shravan Somvars. This is important for young women seeking good husbands.