Archive · 3 Aug 2026
First Monday of Sawan Marks Sacred Fast and Worship
The first Monday of the holy month of Sawan has started.
In this month, Mondays are special because they are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
People fast and give water to a Shiva statue called a Shivling.
They believe this helps their wishes come true.
Many people across India do this with great faith.
It is a big religious tradition.
The fast is called Sawan Somwar.
It is a way to show devotion to Lord Shiva.
People hope for blessings and good luck.
The first Monday of the holy month of Sawan has begun.
Mondays in Sawan are dedicated to Lord Shiva and hold special significance.
Devotees observe a fast and offer water to the Shivling to seek blessings.
The fast is believed to help fulfil heartfelt wishes with Lord Shiva's blessings.
Worship of Mahadev (Lord Shiva) is performed across the country with deep faith.
- Who
- Devotees across the country
- What
- Observe a fast and worship Lord Shiva
- When
- First Monday of the holy month of Sawan (Shravan)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To seek blessings and fulfil heartfelt wishes
- Event
- First Monday of Sawan (Sawan Somwar)
- Month
- Sawan (Shravan)
- Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Practice
- Fast and water offering to Shivling
- Purpose
- Fulfil wishes with blessings