I & wife Anupama proceeded on a 5-day tour(13 to 17th July)to Gola Gokarannath, Distt. Lakhimpur Kheeri, UP ,India (also called the Chhoti Kashi) to offer our prayers to the Mahadeva in the shiv temple!We have been to the the town so many times but this was a special occasion of the Hindu festival Sawan Shivratri!Its believed that the sacred month of sawan is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva for success,marriage & wealth !We visited the Shiv temple on 15/7/23, offered our prayers & sought the blessings of the Lord Shiva !

Here I am giving a descriptive account of the dates & timings of the pooja,kawad yatra & other celebrations of the Sawan Shivratri festival for my valued readers!Happy reading !

Sawan Shivratri 2023 Prayers, Kawad Yatra Jal arpan Date & Time, Shrawan Shivratri Puja Vidhi :

The Auspicious Festival of Sawan Shivratri 2023 has arrived and all the Shiv Bhakts will perform the Puja on 15th July 2023. It is to inform you that Sawan Shivratri 2023 is celebrated every year in the Shravan Month and devotees offer the Gangajal to Shivling. So we decided to come up with details regarding it such as Jal Shivratri 2023 Date & Time, Puja Vidhi and more. You should know that this festival and specially Shravan Month holds special place in the Hindu Religion and Millions of Devotees from all over the India perform Jal Abhishek on Kawad Yatra 2023 End Date which is 15th July 8:00 PM Onwards to 16th July 10:00 PM. During these auspicious hours, all of you can offer Gangajal to the Shivling and chant the Mantra to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. So if you are also going to offer the Gangajal then you should read the Sawan Shivratri Puja Vidhi 2023 and perform the rituals. Apart from this, you should also send greetings to your family members through the Sawan Shivratri 2023 Prayers mentioned here. 

Sawan Shivratri 2023 Prayers:

The Holy Month of Shravan is going on as per Hindu Calendar in which Chaturdashi is falling from 14th July and 15th July 2023. All the Shiv Bhakts should Offer Gangajal to the Shivling and seek blessings of Lord Mahadev on this auspicious day. Moreover, there will be two Shivratris in this Shravan Month in which first one is on 14, 15 July and Second Shivratri is on 14, 15 August 2023. You should know that Kawad yatra 2023 was started by Millions of Devotees to collect the Gangajal from Uttarakhand and they perform the journey to celebrate this auspicious day. This year Sawan Shivratri 2023 starts from 15 July Evening to 16th July Evening and devotees can offer Gangajal to shivling during these hours. You can perform the Puja and then send Sawan Shivratri 2023 Wishes to your friends, family, relatives and others. They will also get the blessings of Lord Shiva along with you while performing the rituals.

Sawan Shivratri 2023 Jal Date & Time:

Festival	Sawan Shivratri 2023 or Jal Shivratri 2023
God Revered	Lord Shiva
Total Devotees	15 Million +
Sawan Shivratri 2023	15 & 16 July 2023
Falling on	Chaturdashi of Shravan Month
Religion	Hinduism (Shaivisim)
Jal Shivratri Start Time (Chaturdashi)	15th July 2023 @ 8:32 PM
End Time	16th July 2023 @ 10:08 PM
Shivratri Parana Time	5:34 AM to 3:54 PM
How to Celebrate	Offer Gangajal at shivling, seek blessings of Shivji
Sawan Shivratri 2023 Puja Vidhi	Offer Gangajal to Shivling,chant Shivamantra & prayers

KAVAD YATRA 2023:

Kawad Yatra 2023 End Date Jal Shivratri

• The Kawad Yatra is one of the most famous Religious Yatra in India among Hindu Devotees in which more than 15 Million people participate.
• This Year Kawad Yatra started with the beginning of Shravan Month and now the devotees will finally celebrate the Sawan Shivratri.
• You should know that Kawad Yatra 2023 End Date or Jal Shivratri Date is 16 July 2023.
• From 15th to 16th July 2023, Sravan Shivratri will be celebrated by Shiva Devotees and all of them will offer Gangajal on Shivling .
• Timings and Puja Vidhi are discussed here so all of you should read it and seek the Blessings of Lord Shiva.
• Also Send the Sawan Shivratri 2023 Wishes from the Section below to your Friends and Family Members.

Sawan Shivratri 2023 Wishes :

• May Lord Shiva bring the most positive Changes in your Life and bring the best of you so that you can succeed in life. Happy Sawan Shivratri 2023 Wishes to you and your Family.
• On this auspicious Day, May Lord Shiva fulfil all of your Wishes and make your Dreams come true.
• May Sawan Shivratri 2023 make your day better and gives you all the good news that you may wish to hear. Happy Shravan Shivratri 2023 Wishes to you and your Family.

सावन शिवरात्रि २०२३ मनोकामनाएं :

• हम महादेव से प्रार्थना करते हैं की आपकी सारी इच्छा को पूरा करे और आपकी ज़िन्दगी खुशियों से भर दे|

• श्रावण शिवरात्रि के इस महा अवसर पर भगवान् शिव आपकी सभी मनोकामनाएं पूरी करे| आपको सावन शिवरात्रि 2023 की हार्दिक बधाई हो|
• जल अभिषेक करते कांवड़ियों की भगवन शिव सभी मनोकामना पूरी करते हैं, सच्चे दिल से शिव की पूजा अर्चना करे एंव अपने दिल की बात उनको बताये|

Sawan Shivratri 2023 Date & Puja Vidhi:

The Sawan Shivratri Date is falling on 15th July 2023 to 16th July 2023 and all the devotees will celebrate this huge festival. More than 15 Million Kawadiya have taken part in the journey by barefoot to offer Ganga Jal to the Shivling. If You are also Shiva Devotee then you should do the Vrat and then perform the Puja as per Timings to seek Blessings of Lord Shiva in this Holy Month of Shravan. Moreover, Kawad yatra 2023 is also ending on this date and all of them who have collected from Holy River Ganga will offer it to Shivlinga. Make sure you perform rituals as per the Sawan Shivratri 2023 Puja Vidhi discussed below. Simply Offer the Ganga Jal to the Shivling and do the Abhishek of Shivling. Now, chant the Shiva Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”and seek the Blessings of Lord Shiva. Various other things such as Bel Pathar, Bhang, Honey, Desi Ghee and Sugarcane Juice are offered to Shivling. As  per history in Treta Yuga, Ravana Pandit offered Ganga Jal to Lord Shiva which reduced the Effect of Poison Lord Shiva had.

Jal Shivratri Puja Vidhi:

• In the Jal Shivratri Puja Vidhi, you have to offer Ganga Jal in Kawad to Lord Shiva and Chant Om Namah Shivaya.
• You can also offer Bel Pathar, Sugarcane Juice, Bhang and other fruits during the Offerings.
• Also offer Shiva Parivar in the nearest Mandir to complete the Puja as per rituals.
• Also Chant Maha Mrityunjay Mantra 108 Times to celebrate the Auspicious Festival and to seek blessings.
• Make sure you bathe and stay clean during the offerings to Lord Shiva.

Frequently Asked Topics on Sawan Shivratri 2023

When is Sawan Shivratri 2023 Date & Time?

Sawan Shivratri 2023 Date is 15 July and Jal Shivratri 2023 End Date is 16 July 2023.

What is Sawan Shivratri 2023 Puja Vidhi?

Sawan Shivratri Puja Vidhi includes Ganga Jal to Shivling and chanting Shiva Mantra.

What are the Items offered in Sawan Shivratri 2023 Puja?

You can Offer Bel Pather, Bhang, Datura, Milk, Honey, Sugarcane Juice, Desi Ghee, Fruits and Curd on Shivling.

NOTE : I am very much grateful & indebted to Krishna Iyer for the precious information on the dates ,timings of pooja ,pooja vidhi & the timings of Kawad yatra 2023