Are you fasting this shravan month? Well then this guide is made specially for you my friend. With everyone buzzing with devotion and excitement, you can also be excited about keeping your fasts.
If you are worried about how to keep your fasts or how to maintain your health, then follow this guide. Also, find out how this month is a time for Hindus to connect with their faith by following their religious practices and traditions.
When to Fast This Month
If you are looking to fast this month then these dates are important for you:
If you are from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu then Shravan for you would start from the 5th of August and end on the 3rd of September.
Importance of Fasting in Shravan Month
Fasting during Shravan is about more than just pleasing Lord Shiva, and seeking his blessings. Wrapped within the cocoons of the awe-striking history of Samudra Manthan, fasting fills one with devotion and love for Lord Shiva. It also gives the body a chance to hit the reset button.
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Types of Fasts during the Month
Many usually keep fasts for Mondays during the month which falls four or five times leaving them with more energy. Devotees also keep other fasts during the month for more benefits:
Sawan Somvar Fasts
Kept on every Monday of the Shravan month, this fast is popular to please Lord Shiva. All are observed eating satvik food during the fast and offering water, milk, flowers and more to the Shiva Linga.
Solah Somvar Fasts
Followed by young boys and girls, usually unmarried, this fast says to appeal to Lord Shiva infinitely. It is kept for 16 consecutive Mondays and Lord Shiva is said to fulfill the wish of the one observing this fast. Most often it is kept to ask for a good partner and an ideal marriage from the Lord. A special Pooja is performed to mark the end of these fasts.
Pradosh Fasts
Kept on the 13th day of the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, this fast is strict and followed by a Pooja during the Pradosh Kaal. It is a pure day to worship Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.
While fasting is important, taking care of your health is also important.
Tips to Follow while Fasting
Some tips you can follow while fasting for the month are:
Things to Take Care of When Fasting
There are some rules to follow when you are keeping a fast during the Shravan month. These are old rules that make your fasting authentic and lift your spirits. The rules to take care of when fasting for the month of Shravan are as follows:
Hence, the Shravan month is said to be the best month to please Lord Shiva. Also, ensure you keep a check on your health and maintain your blood pressure which tends to drop often for many people during fasting. Try new satvik food recipes which are rich in iron, magnesium, vitamins and proteins and have a healthy breakfast.
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