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30 July: Sawan Shivratri Or Masa Shivratri 2019 Celebrations
30 July: Sawan Shivratri Or Masa Shivratri 2019 Celebrations: Details, Significance
Sawan Shivaratri falls during Sawan month. It is also known as Masa Shivaratri.
Sawan Shivaratri 2019 date is 30th July and its Jal timings are between 9 am to 2 pm.
Sawan Shivaratri is observed mostly in North Indian states such as Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh.
Sawan Shivratri is considered to be extremely auspicious and devotees observe full day fast on the day. Many devotees perform Maha Rudra-Abhishek puja for good health, marital bliss, peace, and prosperity.
Sawan Shivratri marks the union of Shakti and Lord Shiva, two of the Universe’s greatest forces.
According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Shiva, impressed by Goddess Parvati’s devotion, granted her a wish to marry him. Parvati, who is known to be an avatar of Shakti, started observing fast for good health of Lord Shiva after marriage on moonless nights. The same custom was later followed by the women in India for the long life and well being of their husbands. Sawan Shivratri special pujas are observed in famous Shiva temples such as Kashi Vishwanath and Badrinath.
Sawan or Shravan, the holy month dedicated to Lord Shiva, this year it began on July 17and is ending on August 15.
