When Is The Last Sawan Somwar? Know Date, Time And Rituals – News18
Raksha Bandhan will fall on the last Sawan Somwar.
Five auspicious coincidences will form during the last Sawan Somwar.
The last Monday of Sawan holds special religious significance in Hindu culture, especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva. The last Sawan Somwar is considered as one of the most auspicious among all Sawan Somwars. Devotees observe fast, special pujas and visit Shiva temples to seek blessings for prosperity, good fortune, and spiritual growth. The last Sawan Somwar is on August 19; according to the Vedic calendar, on August 19 itself, Shravan Tithi will start from 3:04 AM and will last till 11:55 PM. Five auspicious coincidences will take place during the last Sawan Somwar. Know about them in detail from Tirupati astrologer Dr Krishna Kumar Bhargava.
The special significance of the last Sawan Somwar is that it marks the culmination of the month-long observance. On this day, devotees often engage in intense worship, fast in order to please Lord Mahadev. Many of the devotees perform Rudrabhishek and Jalabhishek with great devotion.
On Sawan Monday, Lord Shiva is bathed with water. On the last Sawan Monday, devotees can perform Jalabhishek from 05:53 AM. On that day, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated from afternoon, so you can do the program of Jalabhishek and Shiva Puja in the morning
The spiritual significance of the last Sawan Somwar is its representation of the completion of a period of penance and devotion, making it a powerful time for reflection and renewal of faith.
Five auspicious coincidences on the last Sawan Somwar-
Shobhan yoga is one of the 27 yogas in Vedic astrology, and is considered as auspicious. This year, it will start from sunrise and last till 12: 47 am in the night. This yoga is significant as it is a favourable period for starting new ventures, conducting ceremonies, or making crucial decisions. Activities done during Shobhan Yoga are believed to bring success and good fortune.
Ravi Yoga will start from 5:53 in the morning and last till 8:10 am. Performing Ravi Yoga will remove all defects.
Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga will start from 5:53 am and last till 8:10 am. This yoga removes all obstacles and enhances success in all endeavours. Any spiritual practice, fasting, or donation performed during this yoga is believed to have great benefits.
Amrit Siddhi Yoga is another auspicious yoga that is ideal for beginning new ventures, conducting pujas, or making important decisions. It is said to bring prosperity and long-lasting success.
Pradosh Vrat: Falling on the last Sawan Somwar, this day is further strengthened by Pradosh Vrat, an important fasting day dedicated to Lord Shiva that occurs during the evening twilight. Observing Pradosh Vrat on this day is believed to cleanse sins and fulfil desires.
Apart from these 5 coincidences on the last Sawan Monday fast, there is also Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan, which will be celebrated from afternoon.
The best time for Shiva Puja on the last Sawan Monday on August 19 is between 05:53 am to 08:10 am, based on yoga.Shobhan Yoga formed throughout the day is also good for worship.
