Sawan 2023: Lord Shiva, also known as ‘Mahadev’ is considered to be the most easy-to-please deity among all the Hindu gods. He is addressed by many beautiful names including Bholenath, Natraja, Shambhu, Shankar, and Mahesh. During the holy month of Sawan, he is worshipped by his ardent devotees, particularly women, who pray to him by offering milk, water, flowers and bel leaves.
Unmarried girls worship the merciful Lord to manifest an ideal husband like him and to marry their desired partner whereas married women worship him to accumulate good fortune and a happy marriage. Continue reading to learn how you might appease Lord Shiva and have your ideal love marriage come true.
How To Worship Lord Shiva For Desired Love Marriage
1. Visit Shiva Temple
Every Monday, make sure to visit a nearby Shiva temple after taking a bath early in the morning. It is necessary to visit the temple because there you will be able to perform abhisheka and pooja.
2. Chant The Shiv-Gauri Mantra
You must chant at least 11 rounds of the Shiv-Gauri Mantra “Om Gauripati Mahadevay Mam Ischit Var Shigra Atishigra Prapti Artham Gaurayee Namah:” on the day of Sawan Somwar.
3. Pray To Lord Ganesha Before Worshiping Lord Shiva
In the first place, you must offer prayers to Lord Ganesha by chanting “Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah” before worshipping Lord Shiva as he removes all the obstacles and grants extreme good fortune.
4. Perform Abhisheka On The Shiva Linga
You must perform abhisheka on the Shivalingam by offering water, raw milk, honey, sandalwood, bel patra, and hibiscus flowers as they are very dear to the compassionate Lord.
5. Fast On Mondays
With the blessings of Lord Shiva, fasting on Mondays is advantageous for manifesting a perfect love marriage as well as any other cherished desires. You are advised to do fasting from dawn till dusk. During fasting, you can consume fruits and milk. Refrain from consuming salt. Offer Panjiri to Lord Shiva and eat it as prasad to break your fast after listening to the Somwar Vrat Katha in the evening.
6. Wear Gauri Shankar Rudraksha
Monday is the day to wear a Gauri Shankar Rudraksha to help you harmonise with the universe and draw your ideal life partner. This fortunate rudraksha aids in eradicating the mangal (Mars) dosha, which is responsible for marriage-related complications and delays. Additionally, it is believed that the Gauri-Shankar Rudraksha strengthens the relationship and makes marriages happier.
(Disclaimer: This article is based on a belief and Jagran English does not vouch for the authenticity of this claim.)