Every year, Hindu devotees across the world celebrate the festival of Shravan Shivratri with great reverence and devotion. This festival, symbolizing the blissful union of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, is celebrated on the 13th night of Shravan according to the Hindu calendar. This year the auspicious day of Sawan Shivratri is on 15th July and the second Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on 14th August. Devotees of Lord Shiva will celebrate Sawan Shivratri twice this year as the month of Shravan will last for two months.
However, apart from offering prayers, worshiping the deity and performing rituals, one can make the most of the festival by participating in a number of recreational activities. Here are five things to do on Shravan Shivratri 2023:
Take part in worship: The best way to honor Lord Shiva and seek his blessings during Sawan Shivratri is by participating in the special pujas conducted on this day. Devotees perform Maha Rudra Abhishekam (a ritualistic bath to Lord Shiva) and perform rituals. It is an excellent way to show respect to Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.
Visit a temple: Visiting the temple on Shravan Shivratri is considered extremely auspicious. It is a great way to get blessings from Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Visit a temple near your place and seek divine blessings from them for peace and prosperity in your life.
Make delicious food: During Sawan Shivratri 2023, devotees are encouraged to prepare delicious food items as offerings to the deities. One can prepare traditional dishes like Kheer, Panchamritam, Puri, Parathas etc. and offer them as Prasad to Lord Shiva.
spend time with family: The festival of Sawan Shivratri 2023 is also a great time to spend quality time with your family. Enjoy this auspicious day by playing some indoor games or chatting with your loved ones on interesting topics like religion, culture etc. This will help in strengthening the bond between you and your family members.
Listen Devotional Songs: Devotional songs are an integral part of Sawan Shivratri celebrations. Listening to such songs helps one connect with the divine energy of Lord Shiva. One can also try playing instruments like flute or drum while singing hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva and extolling his power and glory.