Rituals to following Shravan Month

Such was the impact of the poison that Lord Shiva wore a crescent moon on his head and all the devas started offering water from the holy river of Ganges to lord Shiva to reduce the effects of the poison. Both these events took place in the Shravan Maas and therefore, it is considered very auspicious to offer holy Ganga water to Lord Shiva in this month. 

Importance of wearing Rudraksh in Shravan Month

Devout devotees of Lord Shiva consider it auspicious to wear Rudraksha in the month of Shravam. Mondays are dedicated to Lord Shiva as his the ruling deity of the day. However, Mondays in the Shravan maas as known as Shravan Somwar and are highly auspicious, and celebrated with all austerities.

Rituals to following Shravan Month

• Offering milk to lord Shiva in Shravan Month leads one to earn a lot of punyas.
  
• Wear Rudraksha and use it for japas.
  
• Bhibhuti is considered very important if offered to lord Shiva. Some of it should be smeared on the forehead as well.
  
• Offer panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, butter or ghee, honey and jaggery) and bael leaves to Shiva linga.
  
• Chant the shiva chalisa and perform regular aarti of lord Shiva.
  
• Chanting the Mahamritunjay mantra is very auspicious.
  
• Fast on all Shravan Somvars. This is important for young women seeking good husbands.