Sawan Shivaratri History, Significance, and all the details about this auspicious day

Sawan Shivratri occasion occurs in month of July and August. Sawan Shivratri or Maha Shivratri is considered extremely auspicious for Hindus. Because on this day y observe fasting and worship Lord Shiva, as per Hindu sacred books. As per Hindu calendar, Maha Shivratri comes every year between months of July and August, and this year, Sawan Shivatri 2020 will be celebrated on July 19, 2020.

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Sawan Shivratri History & Significance -

On this auspicious day, devotees perform Maha Rudra-Abhishek puja to get blessings of peace, prosperity, and happiness from Lord Shiva. It is believed that Sawan Shivratri symbols amalgamation of two strong forces in universe which is Lord Shiva — kwn as God of death and a vanquisher of evil— with Goddess Shakti. Many or mythological legends are also associated with this day. As per a popular legend, Lord Shiva h granted Goddess Parvati, an avatar of Shakti, a wish to marry him as he was fascinated by her devotion. And for this, goddess observed fast for his good health on moonless nights after ir marri.

And even today, Indian women follow all rituals and pray for wellbeing and long life of ir husbands. auspicious occasion of Sawan Shivaratri is celebrated majorly among devotees in rth Indian states including Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Presh, Mhya Presh, Punjab, Himachal Presh, and Bihar. Also, some of popular and well kwn Lord Shiva temples in rth India, such as Kashi Vishwanath and Brinath Dham celebrate this day exceptionally. y host special pujas and Shiva Darshan during this month for a huge number of Shiva devotees.

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Sawan Shivratri 2020 date and tithi-

• This year Shravan Shivratri will be celebrated on July 19.
• Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 12:41 AM on July 19 and ends at 12:10 AM on July 20.

Sawan Shivratri 2020 Nishita Kaal Puja Timing

• 12:07 AM to 12:10 AM July 20

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Sawan Shivratri 2020 Prahar Timings

• Shivratri Puja always begins in evening. Devotees perform Puja once or four times. Puja timings are divided into four Prahars. timings are as follows:
• First Prahar - 7:19 PM to 9:53 PM (July 19)
• Second Prahar- 9:53 PM (July 19) to 12:28 AM (July 20)
• Third Prahar - 12:28 AM (July 20) to 3:02 AM (July 20)
• Fourth Prahar - 3:02 AM (July 20) to 5:36 AM (July 20)

Sawan Shivratri 2020 Parana time

• ideal time to break fast is at around 5:36 AM on July 20.

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