New Delhi. The month of Sawan is very special for the worship of Lord Shiva. Shiva should be worshipped as much as possible in this month. It is believed that on every Monday of this month, one must worship Bholenath and do his Jalabhishek. It is said that this destroys poverty in life. Along with this, all types of diseases and defects are eliminated. At the same time, there are some things in Sawan, which should not be used in worship even by mistake, so let's know -

Do not offer these things to Lord Shiva

• It is believed that vermillion and roli should not be offered to Lord Shiva even by mistake.
• According to religious beliefs, Ketaki and lotus flowers should not be offered to Bholenath.
• Use of white color in Shiva worship is considered auspicious.
• Turmeric should not be offered to Bhole Baba.
• Along with this, any thing related to woman should not be offered on Shivlinga.
• Suhaag items and any of its symbols should not be offered to Lord Shiva.
• Tulsi leaves should not be offered to Bhole Baba.
• Coconut should not be offered to Lord Shiva, because it is a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi.

monday date and time

According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan will start from 22 July, Monday. At the same time, it will end on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday, 19 August. Along with this, the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha of Sawan month will start on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at 03:46 pm. Looking at the Panchang, Sawan will start from 22 July.