Sawan Shivratri Vrat 2022: The holy month of Sawan is ongoing and during this time, Lord Shiva is worshipped by the devotees. It is believed that if one's faith is strong then worshipping Lord Shiva will help them get rid of all the troubles in life and happiness will follow. In the month of Sawan, Shivratri will also be observed. However, there is much confusion in the minds of followers of the Hindu religion regarding the correct date of the Sawan Shivratri. Many devotees will be fasting during this special occasion and thus it is very important to know the correct date of Sawan Shivratri.
When is Sawan Shivratri Vrat 2022?
This time the Chaturdashi Tithi will be observed for two days. According to the Hindu calendar, this time the fast of Sawan Shivratri (Sawan Shivratri Vrat) will be kept on July 26. The fast will be broken on July 27.
Sawan Shivratri 2022: Puja Shubh Muhurat
Start of Chaturdashi Tithi of Sawan Krishna Paksha: July 26 at 06:46 PM
End of Sawan Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi: July 27 at 09:11 PM
Nishita Kaal Puja Timings: July 27 12:07 AM to 12:49 AM
Duration of Sawan Shivratri Puja: 42 minutes
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Sawan Shivratri Significance
People known as ‘Kawariya’ carry Gangajal in a special carrier called Kawar to the various Lord Shiva temples in India. Temples in North India Kashi Vishwanath, Badrinath Dham, Neelkanth, etc arrange special Pujas and Shiva Darshan during the Sawan month. Thousands of devotees swarm at these holy sites to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and perform Gangajal Abhishekam.
Sawan Shivaratri 2022: Puja Vidhi and Vrat Vidhi
One day before the Sawan Shivaratri fast, devotees should eat only one time. On Shivaratri day, after performing the morning rituals and puja, devotees take a vow (Sankalp) to observe a full day fast and consume food on the next day. During this time, the devotees pledge for self-determination throughout the fasting period to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
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On Shivaratri day, devotees take a second bath in the evening before performing the puja. The Puja of Lord Shiva is performed at night and the fast is broken the next day. Devotees should break the fast between sunrise and before the end of Chaturdashi Tithi to get maximum benefit from the fast.
