Sawan 2026: The holy month of Sawan begins on Thursday, July 30. Worshipping Lord Shiva (Bholenath) and Goddess Parvati during this month is considered especially significant; worshipping Lord Shiva during this time fulfills all wishes. The month of Sawan is extremely dear to Lord Shiva. During this month, temples witness huge crowds of devotees performing *Jalabhishek* (ritual bathing with water) of the *Shivling* and chanting mantras. Regular daily worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during Sawan yields auspicious results. Let us learn about the simple method of worshipping Lord Shiva, the required materials, and the mantras to chant...

**Simple Method of Shiva Worship**
- Wake up early every morning during the month of Sawan, bathe, and visit a temple to take a vow (*Sankalp*) to perform the worship.
- Begin by worshipping Lord Ganesha, who is the first to be worshipped (*Pratham Pujya*).
- Offer *Durva* grass, fruits, and flowers to Lord Ganesha. Offer *Laddus* as *Bhog* (sacred food offering) and light incense and a lamp.
- After worshipping Lord Ganesha, perform *Abhishek* (ritual bathing) of the *Shivling* and Goddess Parvati using pure water mixed with a few drops of *Gangajal* (holy water from the Ganges).
- Next, perform *Abhishek* of the *Shivling* using milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugarcane juice.
- After the *Abhishek*, offer sandalwood paste, *Bel Patra* (wood apple leaves), *Dhatura*, *Abir-Gulal* (colored powders), perfume, *Janeu* (sacred thread), *Bhang*, and *Aak* flowers to the *Shivling*.
- Following this, offer items symbolizing marital bliss (*Suhag* materials) to Goddess Parvati, such as vermilion (*Sindoor*), red bangles, red cloth, and *Kumkum*.
- Then, light camphor and perform the *Aarti*.
- Finally, ask for forgiveness for any errors made during the worship.

**Worship Materials for Sawan**
*Gangajal*, a copper vessel (*Lota*), water, a lamp, milk, curd, ghee, honey, sandalwood paste, *Bel Patra*, *Janeu*, *Dhatura*, sweets, *Durva* grass, *Gulal*, *Bhang*, and perfume; additionally, for the worship of Goddess Parvati: a red *Chunri* (veil/scarf), *Kumkum*, bangles, and vermilion (*Sindoor*). Mantra to please Lord Shiva
While worshiping Lord Shiva, one must chant the mantras of Lord Shiva. 

Know the favorite and simple mantras of Lord Shiva....
1- Om Namah Shivay
2- Namo Neelkanthay
3- Om Parvatipataye Namah:
4-Om Hreem Hraun Namah Shivay

5- Praun Hreem Tha:
6- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
7- Rudra Gayatri Mantra