The first Sawan Shivratri is on Saturday and the other is on August 14.
According to Vastu Shastra, if damru is kept in the house during Sawan Shivratri, Vastu defects and negative energy will be removed from your house.
The ongoing holy month of Sawan is considered one of the most auspicious times of the year to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings. Devotees fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. This year Sawan lasts for two months instead of the usual one and that is why two Shivratris fall in this Sawan. While the first is on Saturday (July 15), the other is on August 14.
According to astrologers, three auspicious yogas (timings) are also seen on Sawan Shivratri this year. It is believed that during these auspicious yogas, if Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshiped with all the rituals, the wishes of the devotees will be fulfilled.
Here are a few simple ways to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during Sawan Shivratri which can bring good fortune, wealth and prosperity to your home.
Offer Mahadev a glass of water
Pawan Das Shastri, a scholar from Ayodhya suggested that it is easy to please Lord Shiva with something as simple as offering a glass of water. Do this to seek blessing from Lord Shiva and it can also bring success in your life.
Keep a Damru in your home
You must be aware that the damru or power drum is associated with Lord Shiva. He is depicted always holding a damru in his hand. When played, it is believed to generate spiritual energy. According to Vastu Shastra, if damru is kept in the house during Sawan Shivratri, it helps to get rid of Vastu defects and negative energy also leaves your house.
Bring Shivling home
To please Lord Shiva, a Shivling should be brought to your home during Sawan Shivratri. It should be located in the north direction of your home. According to religious belief, by installing a Shivling in your home on the occasion of Shivratri, a person gains immense success in career and business.