Erase Financial Woes: Auspicious Sawan Month Rituals to Invoke Prosperity

The auspicious month of Sawan dedicated to Lord Shiva serves as a good time to improve oneself spiritually and to aspire towards fighting poverty and overcoming financial hardships. Following certain traditions and praying earnestly during this month is said to bring one closer to divine grace and wealth.In this regard, Sawan allows devotees to practice some of the time-honored activities that help Lord Shiva to assist one in overcoming financial difficulties. One of the main rituals is the Panchamrit Abhishekam where one performs a sacred bathing of the Shiva Lingam with a sacred mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar. This offering is very helpful in achieving the removal of financial difficulties.Offering him the Bilva leaves which he especially cherishes is another very important ritual. Equally important is the recitation with devotion of the powerful mantra, ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ while performing the rituals. Furthermore, one is encouraged to recite the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra that helps in overcoming difficulties or good health and prosperity.Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi at the same time as Lord Shiva is especially good for devotees who wish to gain financial abundance. Chanting Shri Suktam and the Shiva Chalisa are good for devotees who seek wealth and financial stability.The custom of Somvar Vrat or fasting on Mondays during the month of Sawan is famous for helping people in different walks of life, including to become financially well-off. Additionally, Daan or the act of charity in the form of food, clothes, or money donations during this month is regarded with utmost religious respect, where in the act itself is believed to enhance one’s wealth manifold. A Rudrabhishek, the ritualistic chanting of Rudra Suktam with water, is also believed to counter negative energies and bring financial well-being and so is considered to be a powerful remedy for the same.A belief in these practices, along with paired determination, empowers devotees to seek the Lord Shiva’s blessings to wipe out one’s poverty and replace it with a financially affluent life.