Sawan Shivratri 2024: Date, Significance, Rituals, And Timings, All You Need To Know

Sawan Shivratri, a major Hindu festival, is celebrated annually after Devshavani Ekadashi. This sacred period is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Sawan Shivratri is the most important day after the first Sawan Somwaar. The festival falls in the Hindu month of Sawan, corresponding to July or August in the Gregorian calendar. It's observed on the 'Chaturdashi tithi' of Krishna Paksha in the Sawan month. This year, Sawan Shivratri will be observed on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Sawan Shivratri 2024: Shubh muhurat and timings

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings for Sawan Shivratri 2024 are as follows.

Nishita kaal puja time: 12:05 AM to 12:51 AM, August 3, 2024
Duration: 46 minutes
Shivaratri Parana time: 6:14 AM to 3:35 PM, August 3, 2024
Chaturdashi tithi begins: 3:26 PM, August 2, 2024
Chaturdashi tithi ends: 3:50 PM, August 3, 2024

Significance of Sawan Shivratri

Sawan is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar, revered for people's dedication to Lord Shiva. The entire month is considered supremely auspicious, with Shivratri being the most significant night, known as the night of Shiva. Devotees believe that fasting and observing rituals on Sawan Shivratri can lead to spiritual purification and liberation. The festival is seen as an opportunity to cleanse the soul, remove negative energies, and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

On this night, devotees perform special pujas and meditations, as it is believed that the energies are particularly potent for spiritual growth. Worshipping Lord Shiva with sincerity and devotion during Sawan Shivratri is thought to absolve sins and bring about a more harmonious and fulfilling life. The festival is a time for deep spiritual practices and connecting with the divine energies of Lord Shiva.