This post is originally published on Omega Astro on August 13, 2024

The month of Sawan is a holy sacred month that generally falls in August. This is usually marked as the 5th month of the Hindu calendar. People worship lord shiva and goddess Parvati during this month to seek the blessings of the divine god and goddess. This month also brings a series of festivals along with the arrival of monsoon. This popular month holds immense religious significance in terms of culturally and astrologically. 

The Significance of Sawan

As considered the most auspicious month of the year, the month is purely dedicated to Lord Shiva. He is considered as the most divine lord. Lord Shiva is worshiped by the entire community of the Hindus. This month is considered to bring immense blessings and also help in fulfilling the desires of the people. This month comes with a series of rituals, fasts, and festivals. Ahead in the article, we will also discuss all the types of festivals which are followed during this month and with what importance. 

The importance of the month of Sawan is rooted in the popular incident which is rooted in Hindu mythology. The incident is quoted in popular Indian religious books and it is quoted that during the moment of Samudra Manthan, a pot of poison emerged, which eventually emerged threatening to destroy the universe. To save the world, the creator lord Shiva consumed the poison. To reduce the eventual effect, gods offered the holy river Ganga to reduce the effect. This is a very notable effect that has occurred. 

Festivals Celebrated in Sawan

Sawan is a month of vibrant and religious festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. Some of the popular festivals include:

1. Teej

Teej is a very popular Hindu festival which is only celebrated by women. Women do this to get marital bliss in their life, and also for the long lives of their husbands. They fast on this, dress in the morning, and worship the divine god and goddess. They also apply henna on their hands. This festival generally comes with 3 different variations hariyali teej, hartalika teej, and kajari teej. All these festivals revolve around the worshiping of goddess Parvati and seeking her blessings for married life. 

2. Nag Panchami

The second in the list is the Nag Panchami, which is a day dedicated to worshiping snakes. Nag Panchami is considered sacred because they are considered as the symbol of lord Shiva. On this auspicious day, people offer milk and prayers to snake idols in some regions. The snakes are also considered as the symbol of protection from evil which also ensures prosperity. 

The Joy of Monsoon in Sawan

The month of Sawan coincides with the season of monsoon. This is the time where after strong summer season mother earth starts getting nourishing. The rains are considered blessings as they are crucial for the environment and agriculture too. As in India, a huge population is also dependent on farming for their earnings. 

This month is considered to bring festivities and joy to the Hindu community. People celebrate the rains with dance and many traditional rituals. People also cook specific monsoon delicacies to celebrate the monsoon in various different ways. This is the time when people love enjoying hot and spicy food, which includes pakoras, samosas, and kachori. This is often accompanied by a hot cup of tea. 

The Astrological Aspect of Sawan

Astrologically, the month of Sawan is a significant month and is ruled by the cancer sign and Leo too. These are the water signs ruled by the moon. These eventually symbolize emotions, intuitions, and nourishment. The influence of these zodiac signs is eventually high during this auspicious month. 

Sawan and Planetary Transits

The month of Sawan witnesses significant planetary movements including the movement of Jupiter which transits through the cancer zodiac sign. This enhances the spiritual wisdom and also the complete desire to seek the divine knowledge, creativity, love, and expression of god. 

Conclusion

The month of Sawan blends seamlessly into the Hindu culture and reflects the devotion, festivity, and joy of monsoon too. This month seems immensely grateful and auspicious as people have experienced all their wishes being granted during this month. As a result, this makes a very eventual and positive month for the devotees for their personal growth, astrological influencers, and introspection.