The auspicious month of Sawan holds special significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. This is the time when devotees wholeheartedly engage in the worship of Bholenath. Offering water on the Shivling, offering Bel leaves, fasting, and performing special prayers every Monday are all part of this month. In 2025, Sawan began on July 11th, and now this auspicious month has reached its final stage.
This time, Sawan ends on August 9, 2025. This day is the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) of Shravan Maas, which is considered very sacred in the Hindu calendar. The festival of Raksha Bandhan will also be celebrated on this day. If for some reason you have not been able to perform Shiva Puja throughout Sawan, today is a very auspicious day.
Let's find out what special measures should be taken on this last day of Sawan, so that the blessings of Bholenath can be obtained.
Importance of Shravan Purnima
The Purnima Tithi of Shravan Maas is considered particularly important from a religious and spiritual point of view. This is the day when Sawan ends. By worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, one gets the benefit of worshiping throughout the month.
It is said that the devotee who performs the Abhishek of Shivji and chants mantras on the Sawan Purnima, gets special merit. This day is also important for those who could not perform regular puja earlier for some reason.
Must Perform Jalabhishek on This Day
If one has not offered water on the Shivling throughout Sawan, then Jalabhishek must be done on this day. After bathing in the morning, wear clean clothes and go to the Shiva temple or offer water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and Gangajal on the Shivling at home.
Along with this, offer Bel leaves, Dhatura and Bhang as well. Keep in mind that the Bel leaves should have three leaves and be clean. No broken items should be offered on the Shivling.
Chant These Mantras
Chanting Shiva mantras during the last puja of Sawan is considered very auspicious. The following mantras can be chanted while worshiping both in the morning and evening:
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Om Mahadevaya Namah
- Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
Chanting these mantras 108 times gives mental peace, positive energy and stability in life.
Wearing Yellow Clothes is Auspicious
Wearing yellow colored clothes during worship is considered auspicious. Yellow color is a symbol of knowledge, auspiciousness and energy. By worshiping wearing yellow clothes especially on this day, one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva as well as Goddess Lakshmi.
Women should apply turmeric tilak and worship Shiva Parvati and men should wear yellow Angavastra or kurta.
Burn Camphor, Purify the Atmosphere of the House
Burning camphor in the morning and evening on Sawan Purnima is considered very auspicious. This removes the negative energy of the house and spreads positivity in the atmosphere.
While burning camphor, remember Lord Shiva in your mind and share your thoughts with Bholenath. This gives peace to the mind and maintains happiness and peace in the family.
Donating is Very Fruitful
There is also a tradition of donating on the last day of Sawan. On this day, one should donate food, clothes, yellow clothes, religious books or money to the needy. By doing this, one gets virtuous fruits and happiness and prosperity remain in life.
People who want success in a particular task or are troubled by obstacles in life, should also do secret charity on this day. It is believed that one gets many times more fruits from secret charity.
Giving the Status of Brother to Shiva on the Day of Raksha Bandhan
This year the festival of Raksha Bandhan is also on the day of Sawan Purnima. Sisters should tie a Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers and pray for them. Also, consider Lord Shiva as a brother and offer Rakhi to him.
In many places, on this day, women tie Rakhi on the Shivling and pray to him for the protection of their family. This is a spiritual way by which the relationship between brother and sister becomes ber.
