Sawan 2025 Begins: First Day Puja Vidhi Shiv Mantras Prasad and His Favorite Flowers
Sawan or Shravan is not just another name on the calendar. For those who believe in Lord Shiva this month is filled with devotion and emotion. Many people feel a deeper connection to their spiritual side in Sawan and choose to worship Shiva with faith and simplicity.
It is said that Lord Shiva becomes more accessible in this month and listens closely to prayers offered with love. So people wake up early in the morning and perform puja with a peaceful heart. Mondays are especially important during Sawan but the first day is extra special because it sets the tone for the whole month’s devotion.
Puja Essentials What You’ll Need Today
You don’t need anything complicated for the puja but make sure these items are ready:
- A Shivling or image of Lord Shiva
- Clean water or Ganga jal
- Bael leaves
- Datura flowers and bhang
- Panchamrit made with milk curd honey ghee and sugar
- Sandalwood paste roli turmeric and uncooked rice
- White flowers incense sticks and a diya
- Fruits and sweets like kheer or white peda
These simple offerings help create a calm space so you can focus on devotion. Each item has its own symbolic meaning and when offered with love it is said to bring blessings.
Begin by pouring water over the Shivling slowly and chant Om Namah Shivaya.
Then perform the Abhishek using Panchamrit. Keep chanting during this as it helps you stay focused. Afterward rinse the Shivling with clean water so it feels fresh. Apply sandalwood paste roli turmeric and rice gently.Offer sacred bael leaves and datura flowers along with white flowers like jasmine or kaner. Light the incense and diya and do a heartfelt aarti of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In the end ask for forgiveness for any mistake made during the puja.
Shiv Mantras to Chant Today
Mantras create positive energy and calm the mind. Here are some you can chant during your puja:
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Om Parvatipataye Namah
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
- Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
Chant them slowly and with feeling. When you say these mantras with your heart Shiva hears you.
Shivji’s Favorite Bhog for Sawan
Lord Shiva doesn’t need fancy food. He loves simple offerings that come from a pure heart. So you can offer him kheer or thandai or sweet white peda or the bael fruit. These are his favorites and are believed to bring good energy into your home.
Flowers have always been an important part of Shiva puja. Aak and datura are two of the most sacred ones. You can also use bael leaves or kaner or jasmine or even shami leaves. These are not just beautiful but are said to carry deep spiritual meaning and when offered with devotion they make your prayer more powerful.