Shiv Puja on 2nd Monday – The second Monday of Sawan will be celebrated this year on 10 August 2026. This day, dedicated to Lord Shiva is even more special this time because the Som Pradosh fast is also coinciding with Monday. According to the Panchang, there will be a combination of Ardra Nakshatra and Vajra Yoga on this day. According to the Delhi Panchang, Ardra Nakshatra will last till around 12:26 pm, while Vajra Yoga will last till around 10:26 pm.
There is a tradition of worshipping Lord Shiva, Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek on Monday. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Mahadev with devotion on this day brings peace to the mind, and devotees wish to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. However, the results obtained from worship should be understood only in the form of religious faith and tradition.
When to worship Shiva on 10th August 2026?
On August 10, Shiva devotees can do puja after taking a bath, etc., in the morning. According to Delhi Panchang, sunrise on this day is 5:47 am. At the same time, due to the coincidence of Pradosh with Monday, evening time is also considered special for Shiva worship.
You must check the exact time of puja according to the local almanack of your city, because sunrise, sunset and muhurta may vary by a few minutes depending on the city.
How to perform Jalabhishek of Shivling on Monday of Sawan?
For Jalabhishek on Sawan Monday, first of all clean the place of worship and Shivling. After this, take a resolution to worship while meditating on Lord Shiva.
The easy method of Jalabhishek is like this:
First of all, anoint the Shivling with clean water.
If you wish, mix a small amount of Ganga water in the water and offer it.
After this, according to tradition, Panchamrit can be prepared from milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar.
After offering Panchamrit, again offer clean water to Shivling.
Offer Belpatra, flowers and Akshat to Lord Shiva.
The tradition of offering black sesame or other material on Shivalinga is also found in some places.
After this, chant ‘Om Namah Shivay’ or the Mahamrityunjay mantra.
Finally, perform Aarti of Lord Shiva and pray for your wishes.
Keep in mind: The tradition of what should be offered to the Shivling may be different in different regions and temples. So it is better to follow the tradition of the local temple.
Chant this mantra while offering water to Shivalinga
This traditional mantra can be recited with devotion during Jalabhishek:
“Mandakinyastu yadvari sarvapaapaharam shubham.
Tadidam Kalpitam Dev Snanartham Pratigrihyatam.
Shri Bhagwate Sambashivaya Namah.
Bathing water surrendered.
Apart from this, simply chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” is also considered important in the worship of Lord Shiva.
A coincidence is also being made for Som Pradosh
The most special thing about 10th August 2026 is that along with Sawan Monday, Som Pradosh fast is also being observed. When Pradosh fast falls on Monday, it is called Som Pradosh. On this day, there is a tradition of worshipping Lord Shiva during Pradosh period in the evening. In such a situation, devotees can do puja and Jalabhishek of Sawan Monday in the morning, while in the evening they can do special worship of Lord Shiva during the Pradosh period.
Keep these things in mind during puja
The most important thing while worshipping on Sawan Monday is devotion and pure feelings. While offering water or Panchamrit on Shivalinga, do not use very sharp water and respect the local worship rituals of the temple. If you are fasting, then fast according to your physical capacity. It is not necessary to ignore health during religious fasts.