A blog on Shiva and Shiva Bhakts! The person who non-stop worships and bows his/her head in front of the Statues of Shiva and Gauri Shankar Statues is called a Shiva bhakt. For all the Shiva bhakts (devotees), the month of Sawan is the most awaited one. This holy month of the year has very significance for the devoted prayers of Lord Shiva. This generally is observed during the months of July and August. Savan is especially relevant to Lord Shiva. The devotees believe, praying Shiva in this month pleases Him the most and brings upon them the blessings of the God. In this Swan Month, many Shiva devotees worship Lord Shiva. In this Month, Hindu God Idols are worshiped well in every temple by devotees.
During the time of Sawan, people wake up early in the morning, observe fast and go to temples regularly. Devotees observe the consecutive sixteen Mondays’ commonly known as ‘Solah Somwar’. This is done to impress Lord Shiva and pray for a suitable spouse. It is done in front of Gauri Shankar Moorti in the temple.
This custom has been followed for thousands of years since it was intact in the Hindu Vedas and Puranas.