Shravan Month 2024: Know Dates, Significance And Rituals – News18

The month of Shravan is considered as one of the most auspicious months according to the Hindu calendar. According to religious scriptures, Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. During this month, people fast and perform special pujas to worship Lord Shiva. This year, the auspicious month will start on Monday, July 22, 2024. During this sacred month, people often fast and Lord Shiva is worshipped with milk. It is believed that performing these rituals can help to get relief from the sufferings of life. People in large numbers visit Haridwar to perform the rituals and worship Lord Shiva. Offering pujas in Haridwar is often considered sacred among the Hindus.

Famous astrologer Pandit Shridhar Shastri from Haridwar spoke about the significance of the Shravan month in an Interview. He explained that the rituals in the month of Shravan can be performed in any pilgrimage site, but offering pujas in Haridwar is more special and sacred. He mentioned that this year, the month of Shravan will begin in the Shravan Nakshatra on Monday, July 22. There are five Mondays in the Shravan month this year and worshipping Lord Shiva on these Mondays is more auspicious. He added that Hariwar has significant importance as it is believed that Lord Shiva resides in Haridwar. The name of the place Haridwar came from Har’s dwar, which means the gate of Lord Shiva.

In the city of Haridwar, there are many ancient and significant pilgrimage sites that are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pandit Shridhar Shastri mentioned that worshipping Lord Shiva at these places and performing rituals while chanting the mantras are very auspicious. He added that while performing the rituals, one should offer milk in order to get relief from all the sufferings in life. There are many pilgrimage sites in India where people gather in large numbers to worship Lord Shiva.

Another famous pilgrimage site for performing these rituals is Taraknath Temple, located in the town of Tarakeswar in West Bengal.