Shravan month is considered to be one of the holiest months of the year as per the Hindu calendar. It is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. It starts at the end of July and ends in the third week of August. This month is also is 2nd Month of the rainy season.  But why this month called Shravan. It is believed that on Poornima full moon day at any time during this month. The Shravan stars rule the sky hence this month's name from this star. Devotees offerings Patram – pushpam to Shivalinga in this month. The Shravan month is synonymous with festivals and ceremonies. It is the best time to conduct all important religious ceremonies as all the days of this month are auspicious for a good start. Shravan mass is ruling deity is Lord Shiva. Each Monday is celebrated in Shravan Month across all temples with all the Dharanantra hanging from the Shivalinga bathing with its water and milk throughout the day into the night. Devotees offer beel leaves, holy water, and milk to Lord Shiva. On every Shravan Monday they fast until the sun goes down the Akhand Diya burns throughout the day. 

History of Shravan Month

According to the age-old legends, this month was the time when Gods and demons decided to churn the ocean who is strongest. They did this because the Goddess of wealth Lakshmi would be pleased to give them the nectar from the ocean. The demons and Gods mutually agreed that they would share the nectar equally 

The Legend related to Shravan

The story describes how the 14 kinds of things come churning process. The halahal was one of them one of the most deadly poison since none of Gods and demons were ready to take it. Lord Shiva drank it in fact it is the reason for Lord Shiva having blue Colour. Lord Shiva worshipped Neelkanth during this time. where Neel means blue and Kanth means throat. It is also believed that prayer is sung in this month gets a double effect as Lord pleased during this month. People do not eat meat, alcohol during this month and sing prayers of lord shiva during this month so this article is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is the creator and care takes of this world thankyou God for giving us this life today what are we that only  because of you the greatest power of this universe 

JAI BHOLE NATH