New Delhi. Sawan Somwar 2024: In the month of Sawan, Lord Mahadev and Mother Parvati are worshiped with rituals. Also, Sawan Monday fast is observed. According to the Vedic calendar, August 19 i.e. today is the last Monday of the month of Sawan. It is also Sawan Purnima. On this occasion, the festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated with great pomp across the country. Religious opinion is that by worshiping Lord Shiva on Sawan Monday, the seeker gets the desired result. Along with this, happiness, prosperity and well-being come in the house. The seekers anoint Lord Shiva with Gangajal and milk on Sawan Monday. Lord Shiva is quickly pleased by doing Jalabhishek. With his grace, all the spoiled works of the seeker are done. If you also want to get rid of money related problems, then while anointing Lord Shiva, do recite Shri Lingashtakam.

Sri Lingashtakam

Lingam worshiped by Brahma, enemies and demons, adorned with pure light.

I bow to that form of Sadashiva, the destroyer of birth and pain.

Lingam worshiped by the great gods and sages, Lingam burning desires and compassionate.

That linga destroying the pride of Ravana I bow to that linga of Sadashiva.

Sarvasugandhisulepitalingambuddhivivardhanakaranalingam.

That linga worshiped by Siddhas, suras and asuras, I bow to that linga of Sadashiva.

The Lingam is adorned with gold and precious stones and is surrounded by the lord of the phoenix.

That Lingam destroyer of the sacrifice of Daksha and Suyajna I bow to that Lingam, O Sadashiva.

Lingam smeared with saffron and sandalwood and adorned with mud necklaces.

I bow to that Sadashiva Lingam, the destroyer of accumulated sins.

Lingam worshiped and served by hosts of gods with emotions and devotion alone.

I bow to that linga of Sadashiva, radiant with the radiance of millions of suns.

Lingam surrounded by eight petals, Lingam the cause of all origins.

That eight-poor-destroyer-lingam, I bow to that Sadashiva-lingam.

Lingam worshiped by the gods, teachers and best of the gods Lingam always worshiped by the gods and forest flowers.

I bow to that Supreme Being, the Supreme Being, the Supreme Self, the Being of Sadashiva.

He who recites this holy eightfold form in the presence of Lord Shiva.

He attains the world of Siva and rejoices with Siva.

Benefits of Lingashtakam Stotra

It is mentioned in Shiv Puran that by reciting Lingashtakam Stotra during Puja or Abhishek, the devotee gets relief from mental stress. Along with this, patience and concentration power increases. By reciting this stotra, all types of sorrows and problems prevailing in life are removed. Along with this, one gets freedom from financial problems. Astrologers also recommend Shiva Puja for progress and development in life. Devotees who surrender to Lord Shiva get all kinds of material happiness on earth.