Sawan is not only known by Shravan, but also by many other names.
The month of Sawan dedicated to Lord Shiva has started. The classical name of Sawan is Shravan. There is a reason for this. Hindu is a special way to name months. On the full moon day, the name is found in the constellation in which the moon is held. Shravan Nakshatra remains during the full moon of the month of Sawan. Hence it is called Shravan month. This is a name of Sawan.
There are many names of this special month of Bholenath. Every name has its own meaning and there is a reason behind keeping it. Let’s know the 10 names of Sawan and the story behind him.
10 names of Sawan and their story
1- Shravan: This is the most popular name of Sawan. Most of the Indian Sawan is known by this name. Although it is placed on the basis of Shravan Nakshatra, very few people know this. Now we also know its 9 more names.
2- Madhumas: The month of Sawan is known for rain and greenery. The first strong sunlight of this month falls. Sawan usually starts with the onset of monsoon. Trees, plants, farm-barn, waterfalls and surrounding plants are refreshed. Everything starts to look sweet and attractive. This is the reason why it is also called Madhumas.
3- Harimas: Sawan is called the month of Bholenath, but this month is special for worshiping Lord Vishnu. The name Hari is of Lord Vishnu, hence it is also called Harimas. The country is a tradition of celebrating Hari-Hayan celebration in many parts. In North India, Devshayani Ekadashi or Ashadhi Ekadashi is also called. On this day Lord Vishnu goes to Yoganidra for four months. This is the reason why it is also called Chaturmas.
4- Kavandamas:Kavad starts appearing as soon as the month of Sawan starts. Kavad Yatra has special significance in this month. Devotees of Bholenath go to the banks of the Ganges, take a bath there and take the water of the Ganges in the urn and tie it to the kavad. Hangs it on the shoulder and bring it to the pagoda of his area and offer it on the Shivling.
Kavad Yatra has started across the country.
5- Varunamas:In the month of Sawan, there has been a tradition of worshiping Varun Dev, who is called the god of rain. Varun Dev is considered to be the right on water, river and rain. Therefore, this special month was also named Varunamas, however, very few people know this name.
6- Jhulanamas: This name has a direct connection to Radha-Krishna. Radha-Krishna Jhula festival is celebrated in the month of Sawan. Most of its events are held in Vrindavan. In this way, the tradition of saying Jhulanamas of this month started.
7- Barkhamas: As much as the month of Sawan is known for worshiping Bholenath, it is also known for rain. This is the reason why this special month was also called Barkhamas.
8- Neelkanth month: It is believed that during the churning of the ocean, Shiva drank Kalkoot poison and his throat has turned blue. In this way, the tradition of worshiping the Neelkanth form of Bholenath in Shravan month started and this month became known as Neelkanth month.
9- Shivamas:Shravan month is not only like this, Bholenath is called the beloved month. In this month, Bholenath drank the poison emanating from the sea churning. Due to which their throat has become blue. This is the reason that in Sawan, devotees offer water on the Shivling so that the heat of the poison remains cold.
10- Listening: This means the celebration of Shravan. The month of Sawan is also called the month of celebrations. This month, festivals like Nagpanchami, Rakshabandhan, Hariyali Teej, Kajri Teej fall. This is the reason why it is also called Shravanotsav.
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