**Sawan's Fourth Monday (2026) – Auspicious Alignments:** The fourth and final Monday of the holy month of Sawan falls on August 24th. This year, five auspicious alignments coincide with this final Sawan Monday. Additionally, since Lord Shiva will be residing on Mount Kailash on this day, it presents a magnificent opportunity for performing *Rudrabhishek*—a ritual that bestows progress, good health, wealth, property, happiness, and prosperity. Those observing the Sawan Monday fasts will perform the *Udyapan* (concluding ritual) on this final Monday. It is also an excellent opportunity for those who have not yet performed *Jalabhishek* (ritual offering of water) to Lord Shiva to seek the blessings of Lord Bholenath.

**The Final Sawan Monday: 5 Auspicious Alignments**

**Sawan Putrada Ekadashi:** The final Sawan Monday coincides with the observance and the *Paran* (breaking of the fast) of Sawan Putrada Ekadashi. Householders will break their Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast in the afternoon, while Vaishnavas will observe the fast on this day. It is an ideal occasion to seek the grace of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; worshipping Shiva and Hari (Vishnu) ensures one's well-being.

**Priti Yoga:** *Priti Yoga* will be active from the early morning of the final Sawan Monday, lasting until 7:04 AM. This is an auspicious, positive, and propitious *Yoga* (astrological alignment). Its ruling planet is Mercury, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. This *Yoga* is favorable for auspicious activities.

**Ayushman Yoga:** *Ayushman Yoga* will commence at 7:04 AM on that day and continue throughout the day. *Ayushman Yoga* is also considered highly auspicious. Its ruling planet is the Moon, and its presiding deity is Jupiter (*Guru Brihaspati*). This *Yoga* fosters longevity, excellent health, and positivity in life.

**Shiva's Abode on Kailash:** On the final Sawan Monday, Lord Shiva resides on Mount Kailash. Whenever Lord Shiva is present on Kailash, performing *Rudrabhishek* is highly beneficial, leading to an increase in happiness, prosperity, peace, and positive energy. In any case, the Mondays of Sawan are considered the best days for performing *Rudrabhishek*. 

Hansraj Yoga: Currently, Jupiter—the preceptor of the gods—is positioned in Cancer, its sign of exaltation, thereby forming the Hansraj Yoga. This is an auspicious alignment that fosters personal progress and advancement. In addition to the formation of Hansraj Yoga on this final Monday of Sawan, the Moon will be in Sagittarius and the Sun in Leo.

Auspicious Timing (Muhurat) for Jalabhishek on the Last Monday of Sawan
You may perform the *Jalabhishek* (ritual offering of water to Lord Shiva) starting from *Brahma Muhurat* on the final Monday of Sawan. On this day, *Brahma Muhurat* will last from 04:27 AM to 05:11 AM. The *Abhijit Muhurat* will be from 11:57 AM to 12:49 PM. The *Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurat* (most auspicious time) is from 05:55 AM to 07:32 AM, while the *Shubh-Uttam Muhurat* (auspicious time) will be from 09:09 AM to 10:46 AM. Although a specific *Muhurat* is not strictly required for *Jalabhishek*—as the ritual can be performed at any time during the day—performing it during these auspicious periods can yield greater benefits.

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