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Early Times Report
Jammu, July 2: This year’s 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra has greater significance as there are two “Shravan” months this year.
This year the auspicious month of Sawan will commence on July 04 and will culminate on August 31, 2023.
According to astrological calculations of the Hindu calendar, the Adhik Maas or Mal Maas has extended the duration of the Shravan month this year. The term of this year's Shravan month is special as it extends with a period of 59 days which is rare and unique This phenomenon is occurring after 19 years which makes this occasion extremely rare and special it will provide devotees with extra time to dedicate themselves to the deity and offer the prayers
This year will witness eight Shravan Somwar (Mondays) instead of four, adding to the heightened enthusiasm and celebrations. This month holds immense significance as it is believed that observing the Solah Somvar Vrat (Fast on Sixteen Mondays) makes the deity happy and he blesses his devotees with happiness, prosperity, and good health.
Recently Mahant Deependra Giri, custodian of the holy mace of Lord Shiva, popularly known as “Chhari Mubarak” said that two “Shravan” months year is an extraordinary astronomical event taking place after 19 years.
“This year’s pilgrimage brings greater significance as we have two ‘Shravan’ months, this year, and this extraordinary astronomical event has taken place after 19 years,” Mahant Deependra Giri said announcing the programme for rituals related to the Chhari Mubarak. |
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