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FREQUENTLY ASKED 21 QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH SHRAVAN.

 

Q. What should be eaten SATTVIC food in the month of Shravan?

A. Incorporating fresh Vrata-friendly fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and dairy products like milk, and Paneer promotes health and puts one in a good frame of mind for meditation.

Q. What is the specialty of Shravan?

A. Shravan month is considered the most auspicious month. The faithful offer their prayers to Lord Shiva and Parvati. They fast every Shravan Monday, worshiping Lord Shiva with pure intention and dedication. Unmarried women observe Mangala Gauri Vrat every Tuesday that falls in the month of Shravan.

Q. What is special about Shravan?

A. The rains of Shravan are said to be a blessing from Lord Shiva, cleansing the world of its impurities. Usually, Rain falls in the months of July and August, corresponding to the monsoon season in India as the arrival of rains is considered a symbol of Lord Shiva's blessings and renewal of life.

Q. Can we drink milk in the month of Shravan?

A. In other words, people should take Sattvic food only in the month of Shravan. Drinking raw milk and Eating curd is prohibited in Shravan. Drink boiled milk.

Q. Can chocolate be eaten in the month of Shravan?

A. Be it plain milk or white chocolate, chocolates are the forbidden fruit during the Shravan season. But, this fast should not stop you from following it as there are many options for your sweet cravings.

Q. Can we drink beer in Shravan?

A. Drinking alcohol during Shravan is considered a sin. Consuming non-vegetarian foods including dairy fish and eggs during this period is also not advisable as they represent the death of living beings.

Q. Why do people eat vegetables in Shravan?

A. People refrained from eating fish and other types of seafood during the rainy season, when there were no farms to allow aquatic animals to breed. Shravan is considered the month of love in Hinduism. In Hindu culture, people avoid meat as it is considered immoral to kill any living thing.

Q. Can I eat eggs in Shravan?

A. During the month of Shravan, consumption of non-vegetarian foods such as meat, eggs or even alcohol should be avoided. You should avoid all packaged food items such as juices. In order for the juice to taste better, it contains many preservatives which should be avoided.

Q. Can one drink Buttermilk in Shravan?

A. Religious Beliefs: The month of Shravan is considered to be the month of Lord Shiva and milk is offered to the Shivalinga every day; that is why drinking milk is prohibited during this period. Scientific approval: But scientifically drinking milk is also forbidden this month.

Q. What to avoid in Shravan?

A. Non-vegetarian food: Meat, fish, and eggs are generally avoided in Shravan fasting as fasting is usually associated with a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Abstaining from the consumption of animal products is believed to increase spiritual purity and compassion.

Q. How to perform Shravan Puja at home?

A. An offering of Bilva leaves, white flowers, water, honey, and milk is made. If you have a SHIVLING at home, you can perform ABHISHEKAM with water, honey, or milk. The day fast is from sunrise to sunset. On that day you can chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra or Om Namah Shivay.

Q. Why don't we eat brinjal in Shravan?

A. According to Hindu scriptures, brinjal is a vegetable that is said to be impure and considered inauspicious on spiritual occasions. That is why you should avoid eating brinjal in the month of Shravan.

Q. Why is fasting during Shravan?

A. The most important part of Shravan is the Monday fast which is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva. A related story is that after the churning of the sea, many precious gems came out of the sea. Shiva swallowed the poison.

Q. Why is Shravan fasting important?

A. Religious Significance: Fasting in the month of Shravan is believed to bring spiritual happiness. Performing Rudra Abhishek and Yagya on Mondays of this month purifies the soul, brings peace of mind, and fulfills all desires.

Q. Why don't we eat meat in Shravan?

A. According to Ayurveda, Savan or Shravan is the month in which our immunity is at its lowest. Eating non-vegetarian, spicy, or oily foods during this month affects the immune system as well as the digestive system as they are difficult to digest.

Q. Why not cut hair in Shravan?

A. Farmers used to pray for this rain and rejoice with joy when it came. Because of this association with growth, it is believed that what grows naturally and without effort should not be cut. Be it hair or nails, it was suggested that they should not be cut as they grow on their own.

Q. Can Onion and Garlic be eaten in Shravan?

A. Onion and Garlic are avoided during the month of Shravan as it comes in Tamasi foods.

Q. Which things are forbidden in the month of Shravan?

A. For example, during the month of Shravan, devotees are prohibited from consuming alcohol, meat, green leafy vegetables, onion, and garlic. Also, devotees are prohibited from cutting their hair this month. There is a very deep reason behind this ban.

Q. Why is Shravan special in 2023?

A. This year the month of Shravan starts on 18th July (Tuesday) and will last till 14th September (Thursday). This time Shravan will be special, as, after a long period of 19 years, the auspicious time of Shravan will last for two more months due to the month of Shravan.

Q. What to eat on Shravan Monday?

A. 5 Easy Fasting Recipes You Can Eat While Observing Savan Somvar Vrat.

1. Sabudana Khichdi. This dish is made using soaked Sabudana (tapioca pearls), peanuts, and potatoes.

2. Shinghara Atta Samosa.

3. Kuttu Ka Dosa.

4. Gourd (Bottle) Kofta Curry.

5. Makhana (Foxnuts) Pudding.

Q. What vegetables can you eat in Shravan?

A. Devotees are allowed to eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, milk, curd, and ghee during Savan Somvar Vrat. Fruits can be eaten in any form, including cooked and raw. In addition, vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, beans, radishes, cucumbers, and lentils are allowed.