- By Prerna Targhotra
- Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:14 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
JE Lifestyle Desk: The holy month of Sawan will begin tomorrow and the country has dwelled in the preparations for this significant occasion. Also known as Shravan Maas, Sawan is an extremely important and pious month of the calendar and is observed with great dedication and devotion across the country. Several festivals will fall in Sawan 2023 as this year it will be observed for an extra month, which makes it rare and more special. The Shivratri in Shravan Maas is known as Sawan Shivratri 2023.
Sawan Shivratri 2023: Date And Shubh Muhurat
The masik Shivratri celebrated in the month of Sawan is known as ‘Sawan Shivratri’ and this year it will be celebrated on July 15 across the country with great festivities. According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturdashi tithi will begin at 05:02 PM on July 15 and will end at 06:38 PM on July 16, 2023.
Nishita Kaal Puja Time - 01:33 AM to 02:05 AM, July 16
On 16th July, Shivaratri Parana Time - 05:47 AM to 05:49 PM
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time - 09:51 PM to 11:50 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 11:50 PM to 01:49 AM, July 16
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 01:49 AM to 03:48 AM, July 16
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 03:48 AM to 05:47 AM, July 16
Sawan Shivratri 2023: Significance
The first Shivratri of Sawan will fall on July 15 (Saturday). On this special occasion, several famous temples of Lord Shiva in North India, Kashi Vishwanath and Badrinath Dham arrange special Pujas and Shiva Darshan during Sawan month. The festival of Sawan Shivratri is celebrated in various parts of the country, especially in the North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar where the Purnimant Lunar Calendar is followed.
Sawan Shivratri 2023: Puja Rituals
On the occasion of Sawan Shivratri, the devotees eat only once in the entire day and engage in worship of Lord Shiva. After finishing the morning rituals the devotees take Sankalp and observe a whole day fast to seek blessings of the deity. After that devotees take a second bath in the evening before commemorating the Shiva puja or visiting the temples. Breaking fast is practised between sunrise and the end of the Chaturdashi tithi. Sawan Shivaratri is also known as Shravan Shivratri.