The holy month of Sawan is going on, which started on 11th July this year and will end on 09th August. This year there will be a total of 4 Monday fasts in Sawan, in which 2 Monday fasts have passed so far and 2 are yet to come. Sawan Somwar fast is considered to be of special importance in Sanatan Dharma. In the month of Shravan, people do puja-path and fast for the whole month. At this time it is necessary to be careful in eating and drinking. Today we will tell you when to break the Sawan Somwar fast and what to eat and what not to eat. Let’s know…
What should be eaten during the fast?
Food is not consumed in Shravan fast, but fruits can be eaten. On this day, along with offering Belpatra on Shivling, you can also consume it. Along with this, you can also eat Rajgira Paratha in the fast of Monday of Shravan. It is light and tasty and is eaten with curd or chutney. Apart from this, Sabudana, Makhana, Arrowroot, and Buckwheat are also eaten during fasting. Paratha, Khichdi, and Halwa are prepared from these. Now talking about the rules of breaking the fast, it is considered best to break this fast in the evening. After listening to the story of Sawan Monday fast, eat sweet food. Then worship Lord Shiva early in the morning the next day and complete the fast by giving donations, etc., as per your capacity.
What should not be eaten during the fast?
Salt is not consumed in this fast. You should keep the fast by taking only fruits. Do not eat coconut in this fast, even by mistake. Also do not consume any tamasic things. Follow a satvik diet so that both the body and mind get peace. Alcohol should not be consumed during the days of Sawan and Monday fast. Its consumption is considered forbidden these days. Apart from this, do not eat food repeatedly during this fast. Food is eaten only once in this fast.
Bhole will be pleased with faith and devotion
If you are not able to keep the Sawan Monday fast for some reason, then it is not at all that you will not get the blessings of Bholenath. Bhole Baba sees more faith than fasting. By keeping faith in your mind, you can please Bholenath by offering only a pot of pure water on Shivling or by mental chanting. Because only devotion done with a true heart reaches God.
