Great coincidence in Saavan after 23 years, know why 17th August will be a special day

Sawan 2026 Date: Sawan is starting from 30th July. This time, after 23 years, a very auspicious coincidence is taking place in Saavan, the entire month of Shravan is special for Shiva worship but the days of Saavan Monday and Nag Panchami are considered the best. This time there are four Mondays in Sawan, out of which two Mondays are considered very important.

The most important month of Sawan 2026 will be the third Sawan Monday on 17th August, let us know the reason.

Great coincidence in Saavan after 23 years

First coincidence – The third Monday of Sawan and Nag Panchami are together on 17th August. This rare coincidence is happening after 23 years. Earlier this had happened in 2003. The snake god is considered to be a favorite of Lord Shiva. Mahadev becomes very happy with its worship. In astrology, for those people who have Kaalsarp Dosh, Nag Dosh or Rahu-Ketu related defects in their horoscope, this day is considered auspicious for special puja, Rudrabhishek and Nag Puja.

Second coincidence – On this day the Sun will also enter Leo. Along with Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami, Singh Sankranti will also be celebrated on this day. In such a situation, there is a special coincidence of worshiping the Sun on Sankranti and worshiping the Moon on Monday.

According to astrological belief, the entry of Sun into Leo on Monday of Sawan is considered an auspicious coincidence that strengthens spiritual practice, self-confidence, leadership ability and reputation.

Nag Panchami date

According to the Panchang, Panchami Tithi will start from 4:52 pm on 16 August 2026 and will continue till 5 pm on 17 August 2026. Based on Udaya Tithi, the festival of Nag Panchami will be celebrated on 17 August 2026. The auspicious time of puja on this day will be from 5.51 am to 8.29 am. That means devotees will get an auspicious time of about 2 hours 37 minutes for worship.

• Pooja time – 5.51 am – 8.29 am

how to do puja

• Offer water, milk, Ganga water and Belpatra on Shivalinga.
• Chant Om Namah Shivay and Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
• Worship Nag Devta and symbolically offer him turmeric, Akshat, flowers and raw milk instead of milk.
• To pacify Rahu-Ketu, performing Rudrabhishek in Shiva temple is also considered auspicious.

Why is the second Monday of Sawan special?

this year Sawan There is a coincidence of Som Pradosh fast on the second Monday. This date and day is very dear to Shiva. In such a situation, those people who worship Mahadev according to the rituals, do not have to face any troubles in life by the grace of Bholenath.

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