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Sawan first somwar somwar 2025 news: ‘Nandi Bull’ is worshiped before Shiva Puja on the first Monday of Sawan in many rural areas of India on the first Monday of Sawan. It is believed that until Nandi is pleased, the prayers of the devotees do not reach Shiva. On this day, villagers bathe Nandi bull, apply turmeric-sandalwood, feed them sweet. Only after this, people depart to offer water to the Shiva temple. In many places, Nandi’s procession is also taken out, which the villagers decorate with full enthusiasm and devotion.
Where is this tradition played?
This recognition is particularly prevalent in some villages of North India as well as Madhya Pradesh and many parts of Chhattisgarh. In these rural areas, people give special respect to Nandi bull on the first Monday morning of Sawan. It is described in the Puranas that Nandi is the medium by which the prayer of the devotees reaches Bholenath. Therefore, until Nandi is pleased, you do not reach Shiva. Due to this belief, on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan, the villagers get absorbed in the worship of Nandi with full devotion and enthusiasm.
How is Nandi worship?
On this day, in the morning, the villagers make the Nandi bull a bath by law. After bathing, they are applied to turmeric and sandalwood, which is a symbol of purity and auspiciousness. After this, Nandi is served sweet food, which includes jaggery, bread or other traditional dishes. Only after offering Nandi to Nandi goes to the nearby Shiva temple and offers water to Lord Shiva and worships him.
Importance of tradition
This tradition not only reflects the unwavering faith of the villagers towards Lord Shiva, but also reveals their honor towards livestock. Nandi has a prominent place in Indian culture, not just a vehicle, but a holy creature and Shiva. He is considered a symbol of religion and power. Through this specific worship, villagers give the message that respecting nature and all its elements is also an integral part of spiritual life.
Faith continues even in changing times
Even in today’s modern era, this tradition is played with full devotion in rural India. This tradition is not only religious belief, but also a part of rural lifestyle. Livestock, especially bulls, are very important in the rural economy. Worship of Nandi bull is the path of Shiva Bhakti on the one hand, on the other hand it is also a symbol of animal welfare and gratitude to nature.
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