Sawan Doosra Somwar 2026: Date, Auspicious Timings & Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi

The sacred month of Shravan (Sawan) is filled with divine energy. The Second Sawan Somwar falls on August 10, 2026.

Observing a fast and performing Jalabhishek (holy water offering) on this day brings peace, prosperity, and removes obstacles from life.

⏰ 1. Auspicious Timings (Puja & Jalabhishek Muhurat)

• Date: August 10, 2026 (Monday)

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:22 AM to 05:05 AM

• Morning Jalabhishek Muhurat: 05:48 AM to 07:27 AM

• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:53 PM

• Pradosh Kaal (Evening Puja): 06:47 PM to 08:35 PM

🌺 2. Essential Puja Samagri List

• Pure water mixed with Gangajal

• Raw milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar (for Panchamrit)

• Fresh Belpatra leaves, Dhatura, Bhaang, and Shami leaves

• White Sandalwood paste, Bhasma, and unbroken rice grains (Akshat)

• Incense, Ghee lamp, Camphor, and seasonal fruits

🕉️ 3. Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi

1. Morning Prep: Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat, take a holy bath, wear clean clothes, and pledge for the fast (Sankalp).

2. Abhishekam: Offer pure water on the Shivling, followed by raw milk or Panchamrit, and rinse again with clean Gangajal water.

3. Offerings: Apply white sandalwood paste, offer Bhasma, Akshat, Belpatra, and Dhatura while chanting "Om Namah Shivaya".

4. Aarti & Bhog: Light a ghee lamp, perform the Shiva Aarti, offer fruits, and seek blessings.

🎯 Author's Take

The second Monday of Sawan is a great opportunity to reconnect spiritually. Lord Shiva is easily pleased with genuine devotion, water, and Belpatra. Wishing everyone a blessed Sawan Somwar!

Har Har Mahadev! 🚩