The month of Sawan, a time for devotion to Lord Shiva and observing fasts, is also a time for special adornment and beauty rituals for married women. This adornment is not merely for show, but rather, it holds deep symbols associated with good fortune, love, and the protection of marital life. Like every year, Sawan 2025 brings an opportunity for women to embrace the traditions through which they seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati.
Adornment Begins with a Green Saree
Wearing a green saree during Sawan is not just fashion; it's a religious tradition. Green is believed to symbolize prosperity, life, and love. When a woman wears a green saree on the Mondays of Sawan, she not only becomes eligible for the grace of Shiva and Parvati but also experiences stability and joy in her married life. This is why women visiting temples often appear in green attire.
The Henna Design Holds a Message of Marital Bliss
Adorning hands with henna is an essential part of every woman's adornment, but its importance increases during Sawan. It is said that the deeper the color of the henna, the ber the husband's love. Women apply henna before observing fasts during Sawan and also offer it to Goddess Parvati. This tradition has been followed for generations, and women in both rural and urban areas continue to observe it with great faith.
Green Earrings and Red Feet Enhance the Image of Sawan
Earrings hold a special place in adornment, and when they are green, the sanctity of Sawan is further enhanced. It is believed that wearing green earrings enhances beauty, and also pleases Goddess Gauri. Along with this, applying red color (alta or mahavar) to the feet is also a sign of auspiciousness. This tradition is not just a decorative act, but it also reflects the purity of a woman and the dignity of her domestic life.
The Green Bindi Gives a Signal to Shiva
The bindi is not just a part of beauty; it is also a means of adorning the Ajna Chakra, located in the middle of the forehead. When women wear a green bindi in Sawan, it becomes a symbol of the auspicious energy that blossoms within them. Green represents peace, good fortune, and femininity. Shiva receives this signal that this woman is fully dedicated to preserving her domestic life.
Green Bangles and Offering to Parvati
Green bangles are considered the most essential adornment for married women during Sawan. It is said that these bangles are dear to Goddess Parvati. Women not only wear them themselves but also offer them to Parvati. It has a deep meaning of dedicating one's feminine power and beauty to the goddess. In this tradition, there is a spiritual dialogue between the goddess and the woman.
The Faith and the Feelings Behind the Adornment
The sentiment behind the adornment of Sawan is not that a woman should only look beautiful, but that she can express her love, dedication, and faith. Each item of adornment - the saree, bindi, bangles, henna, and earrings - is not just an ornament but a message, a resolve that she is dedicated to nurturing her family and domestic life.
Enthusiasm for Adornment Surges in Sawan 2025
This time, in Sawan 2025, women across the country are once again seen embracing these colors of tradition. From social media to temples, women everywhere are engaged in the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in traditional attire and adornment. This beautiful union of feminine power, faith, and tradition makes the month of Sawan special.
