Mumbai: The sacred Hindu month of Sawan, deeply associated with Lord Shiva, began on 11 July this year, with the first Sawan Somwar (Monday fast) falling on 14 July. Devotees across India eagerly await this month, believing it to be the most auspicious time to connect with Bholenath (Lord Shiva). According to Hindu scriptures, simply offering water and belpatra (bael leaves) on the Shivling during this period is enough to cleanse sins and fulfil heartfelt wishes.
Astrologically, Sawan is also considered the most powerful time for seeking relief from Pitru Dosha—ancestral imbalances or karmic debts passed down through generations. Experts suggest that certain sacred rituals performed during Sawan not only please Lord Shiva but also help in receiving the blessings of departed ancestors. Here’s a closer look at the most effective Pitru Dosha remedies during the Sawan month.
In Sawan, offering Ganga jal (holy water from the Ganges) to Lord Shiva is considered highly auspicious. As the river Ganga is believed to have emerged from Shiva’s matted hair, its water holds special spiritual value. Pouring Ganga jal on the Shivling is said to invite divine blessings and bring positive changes to one’s life, especially in cases of Pitru Dosha.
Reciting the sacred mantra Om Namah Shivaya 108 times each morning and evening during Sawan can enhance divine protection and ancestral grace. Using a Rudraksha rosary while chanting further amplifies its effects, helping to remove karmic blockages and bring peace to restless ancestral souls.
Pouring water daily on the Shivling during Sawan is a powerful form of worship. While performing this jal abhishek, chanting the mantra Om Gange Namah purifies the offering and ensures the combined blessings of Lord Shiva, Mother Ganga, and the ancestors.
To gain the blessings of one’s forefathers, chanting Om Pitrabhya Namah and Om Pitradevataayai Namah twice daily is recommended. According to tradition, these mantras bring peace to ancestral spirits and help dissolve Pitru Dosha in the birth chart, easing life’s obstacles.
Vedic astrologers suggest that chanting the 108 names of Mother Ganga during Sawan, especially on Mondays, holds immense spiritual merit. Performing this ritual and then offering water to the Shivling invites abundant blessings and clears multiple karmic blockages.
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