Shravan:- The Religious Months For Hindus

Shravan (Hindi Month) is the Religious Month for Hindu Religion. In North India There are only one Jyotirlinga is in Deogarh (Vaidhnath Dham),its in Jharkhand earlier Deogarh was in Bihar.  The Hindi month of Sharvan is of great importance at the LordShiva Temple at Deogharh in Jharkhand, popularly known as the Baba Baidyanath Dham. In 2010, Shravani Mela begins on July 27 and ends on August 24. Thousands of Shiva devotees from India,Nepal and from other countries around the world undertake a pilgrimage from Sultanganj to Baba Baidyanath Temple. The month-long fair is also known as Shrabani Mela. The River Ganga flows northwards at Sultanganj. It is the only place where theGanga flows towards North. Sultanganj to Deogarh Pilgrims walk around 105 KM to reach Loard Shiva Temple. Pilgrims collect Gangajal, holy water from Ganga, at Sultanganj and carry it to the Deoghar Shiva Temple. The Gangajal is used to bathe the Shivaling here which is one among the Jyotirlings – 12 Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

There is a widespread belief among Hindus in North India that offering Ganga water from Sultanganj to Lord Shiva at Deoghar is highly auspicious and it will help in removing ignorance and help in fulfilling their desires. The pilgrims that carry Ganga water are referred as Kanwarias.

Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva and therefore heavy rush is witnessed on this day at the shrine. The Mondays in Sharvan month is highly auspicious and people perform the Shravan Somvar Vrat.

Deoghar Baidyanath Dham is also referred as RavaneshwarMahadev Temple as it is believed that the ‘Shivling’ worshipped in the temple belonged to Ravana of Lanka. The Shivling was cunningly stolen and placed at Deoghar by Lord Vishnu.

Every Year In this Month Of Shravan Laks of Laks of devotee Visited Deogarh.

Shloka Dedicated for Lord Shiva.