First Monday of Saun Observed with Devotion
Summary
The first Monday of the Hindu month of Saun is observed with devotion to Lord Shiva, involving fasting, worship, and rituals believed to bring peace, prosperity, and fulfillment of wishes.
Key Points
- The month of Saun is considered sacred to Lord Shiva, with Mondays especially significant for worship and fasting.
- The ritual includes offering water and performing Abhishek to the Shivalinga, rooted in the myth of Shiva consuming poison during Samudra Manthan.
- Worshipping Lord Shiva during Saun Mondays is believed to bring mental peace, destroy sins, and bestow prosperity and happiness to devotees.
- Devotees gather at major Shiva temples across Nepal to perform rituals, bathe, and offer traditional items like Belpatra and flowers on Saun Mondays.
