Mauna Panchami Vrat or Mouna Panchami Puja – Shravan Panchami

Mauna Panchami vrat is observed on Sawan Panchami day. In 2009, the date of Mouna Panchami to observe Mauna Panchami is july 12, Sunday. Mauna Panchami puja is widely observed in North India, especially during Shrabani Mela, held at Deoghar Bhaidyanath Dham.

Moun means quietness or silence. In Hindu culture and way of living, Maun has special significance. On the day of Mouna Panchami, Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) are worshipped. Naga Suktam or Sarpa Suktam is recited during the Puja. Some special recipes and fruits are offered to the Serpent Gods.

Mauna Panchami is also celebrated as Naga Panchami or Manasa Devi Ashtanag Puja or Garuda Panchami. A similar festival called ‘Guga Navami’ is celebrated in some places of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in July 2009

Shravan Somavar Vrat or Sawan Somvar Vrata – Lord Shiva Puja during Mondays in Sawan Month

Sawan Somvar Vrat or Shravan Somvar Vrata is an observance dedicated to Lord Shiva during the month of Shravan (July – August). In 2009, days to observe Sawan Somvar Vrata are – July 13, July 20, July 27 and August 3 as per North Indian calendar. As per Andhra Pradesh, Karnatka, Gujarat and Maharashtra calendars, dates to observe Shravana Somvara Vratam are – July 27, August 3, August 10 and August 17.

Sawan Somvar Vrat is observed mainly in North Indian states. It is also observed in some regions of South India. In South Indian states, people worship Shiva on Karthik Somvar instead Shravan Somvar. Karthik Somvar Vrata is also highly meritorious.

Sawan Somvar Vrat – Importance and Significance of Shiva Pooja on Shrawan Somvar:

Though Shravan maas is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, on Shravan somvar (Mondays in Sawan mahina) Lord Shiva is worshipped. Sawan month is auspicious and the Somvar in the Shravan maas are dedicated to Lord Shiva because during this month Shiva drank Haala hal and became Neelkant.

At the time of Samudra manthan (churning of milk ocean), haala hal came out of the ocean and shook the universe. To protect the universe, Lord Shiva drank the poison and kept it at her throat. Since then Lord Shiva’s throat appeared blue. Usually, Somvar is the favorite day for Lord Shiva and Shravan Somvar is considered as highly auspicious because of the holiness of the Shravan month.

Sawan Somvar Vrat is observed by married women for happy marital bliss and her family’s wellness. Unmarried women perform Shrawan maas somvar vrat to get good life partner. Men also worship Shrawan Somvar vrat for their academic, professional success. In some regions, devotees also worship Goddess Parvati Devi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Karthik along with Shiva during Shrawan Somvar vrat.

Shravan Maasa Shukla Paksha or Sukla Paksh in Sawan Month – Each thithi or day dedicated to a God

Shravan Shukla Paksha or Sukla Paksh in Sawan month is very auspicious fortnight. During the Shukla paksha in Sawan month, each day is dedicated to a God. On these thithis or days, the particular God is worshipped with special pujas including Pavitrarovanotsav.

Here is the list of thithis and the Gods worshipped on each day.

Padyami or Prathami – Lord Brahma

Vidiya or Dwitiya – Shriyam Pathi

Thadiya or Tritiya or Thrutiya – Goddess Parvati Devi

Chavithi or Chaturthi – Lord Ganesh

Panchami – Shashi Devi

Sashti or Shashti – Naga Devatas or Serpent Gods

Saptami – Sun or Surya Bhagavan

Ashtami – Goddess Durga Devi

Navami – Mathru Devatas

Dasami – Dharmaraj (Yudhistir)

Ekadasi – Maharshis or Rushis (Sages)

Dwadasi – Lord Sri Maha Vishnu

Trayodasi – Ananga

Chaturdashi – Lord Shiva

Purnima (Pournami) – Pithru Devatas

In 2009, Shravan Shukla Paksh begins on July 22, Wednesday and ends on August 6, Thursday. Sawan mahina begins on July 8, Wednesday and ends on August 6, Thursday as per the North Indian calendars. As per the Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra calendars, the date of Shravana masam’s beginning date is July 22, Wednesday and the ending date is August 20, Thursday in 2009.

Sawan Somvar, Sawan Mangalvar, Sawan Shukravar and Sawan Shanivar are auspicious days in Shravan month.

Worshipping and performing pujas to the particular God on each day during Shukla paksha in Sawan month is highly meritorious. Performing Pavitrarovanotsav during the puja is auspicious. As all other pujas, merits and benefits include good wealth, psychological, spiritual and physical health.  

Shravana Masa Vrata or Sawan maas Vrat – Rituals and Pujas to perform during Sawan month

As the Shravan maas vrat is the most auspicious vrata to observe. Shravan maas is the best time to worship, praise, please Lord Vishnu and as well as Lord Shiva. Pujas and other procedures of pleasing God in Shravan month work better than any other month. To observe the Shravan maas vrat, there is no hard and fast rule or code to follow. But there are some niyama or rules that followed by most of the devotees during the vratam.

Rituals and Customs during Shravan month or Shravana masa Vrata Niayama – Rules and Codes of Shravan Masa Vratam:

  • Follow Eka Bhukta Bhojan (Taking meal for single time in a day) or Naktha Vratam (keeping fast during day time and taking Prasad or fruits or light meal at night). Eka Bhukta Bhojan or Nakhta Vratam is highly meritorious.
  • Performing special pujas to please Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva is fruitful. Performing Abhishek to Lord Vishnu and Shiva is most fruitful during Shravana masam.
  • Avoid taking non-vegetarian food.
  • Observe maun-vrat if possible. Chant stotras of Vishnu and Shiva all the time.
  • Observe Sawan Somvar Vrat or Shravan Somvar Vrata during Mondays in Shravan month. Worship Lord Shiva and observe fasting during Shrvan Somvar Vratam.
  • Observe Shravan Mangalvar vrat or Sawan Mangalvar Vrata during Tuesdays in Shravan month. Worship Goddess Gauri or Parvati during Shravan Mangalvar Vratam.
  • Observe Sawan Sukravar Vrat or Shravana Shukravara Vratam (Vara Lakshmi Vratam) during Fridays in Shravan month. Worship Goddess Lakshmi or Vara Laxmi during Shravan Shukravar Vratam.

Significance and Greatness of Sawan month – Importance of Shravan maas

Sawan month or Shravan maas is the fifth Hindu month. As per the Hindu scriptures and Vedas, Shravan maas is considered as highly auspicious month. In Vedas, Sawan month is described as ‘Nabhas’. Shravan Purnima (the full moon day in Shravana masam) coincides with with the Nakshatra (birth star) of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, Shravana nakshatra, hence the whole month is called as Shravana masam. This is the main reason why Sravan month is considered as important, significant and auspicious.

Sharavan Mangalvar, Shravan Shukravar and Sawan Sanivar – Three Most Auspicious days in Sravan Month:

Among the seven days in a week, Somvar (Monday) is auspicious in Kartik month; Guruvar (Thursday) is auspicious in Margashirh month and Sunday in Magh maas. But in Shravan month three days in a week are most auspicious – Shravana Mangalvar (Tuesdays in Shravan month), Shravana Shukravar (Fridays in Shravan month) and Shravana Shanivar (Saturdays in Shravan month).

On Tuesdays in Shravan month, newly married brides observe Mangala Gauri Vrata which is performed to get rid of bad omens. On Fridays in Shravan month, married women observe Shravana Shukravar Vrat (Varalakshmi Vratam). On Saturdays in Shravan month, devotees worship Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, particularly Lord Venkatesha (Lord Balaji).

Sawan maas is highly fruitful for good deeds. According to Puranas, performing Grihpravesh in this month is very significant and greatly forecasted. Hindu Astrology tells that the natives who born in Shravan maas are highly honored by the world. Hence Lord Jagannath, Sri Krishna, who was born in Sawan maas, is worshipped and honored by the world. Not only Sri Krishna, but Lord Hayagriva, who was born on Shravan Poornima, and Vaikhanasa Aagama Pravaktha, Vaikhanas Maharshi are also greatly worshipped.

Purnima (full moon day) in this month (Shravan Pournami) is very significant and important. Sharavan Purnima is celebrated as Jandhyala Pournami. On this day, dwijas (who can able to observe Upanayana punaskar) perform Upakarma. Vedas described that this Upakarma helps them in maintaining their spiritual, psychological and physical health. Sawan Purnima is also celebrated as Raksha bandhan (Rakhi festival). Rakhi festival is a great tradition of healthy relationship between brother and sister.

In Sawan month, Vishnu and Lakshmi aradhana (worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi) is highly meritorious.

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