Sawan Maas: Kanwar Yatra, Shiv Bhakti, Fasting Rituals, Significance for Hindus, and More

Among the twelve months of the Hindu calendar, Sawan Maas or Shravan Month is the holiest month for his devotees; as it is not just a month, it is an emotion for crores of Shiv Bhakts who wholeheartedly surrender to Bholenath with unparalleled faith and devotion. It falls between July and August, and every Monday, or Sawan Somwar, is considered auspicious for fasting, meditation, and Rudrabhishek/Jalabhishek (offering water and pouring devotion) to Lord Shiva. What truly makes this time of the year special is the Kanwar Yatra, when Shivbhaktas (devotees of Lord Shiva) undertake a spiritual pilgrimage to the sacred temples and Jyotirlingas across the country.