14 Delicious Fasting Recipes For Shravan Month

The auspicious month of Shravan or Sawan – the fifth month in the Hindu calendar and is considered to be a sacred one. In entire west India, especially in Gujarat and Maharashtra most of the Hindus fast for the entire month or on specific days of the week.

Shravan is on its full swing and with it comes the responsibility of cooking something which is salt-free, sans onion and garlic yet appetizing and healthy. Too much to ask for? Do not fret; I have come to your rescue with some special Shravan Mahina Recipes which are easy fasting recipes.

Vrat ka khana is not at all boring, in fact, sattvik feast can be really good for you, physically and mentally. Moreover, it not all about the main course upvaas food items there are recipes for fasting desserts as well. So you are not missing anything at all

What is Shravan?

Shravan month is considered to be the holiest month of the year according to the Hindu calendar. It is said that on Poornima, the full moon day, or at any day during this month, the Shravan Nakshatra rules skies and that is how the month gets its name.

In this month, many Hindus fast on Mondays to get the blessings of Lord Shiva and on Tuesdays to be blessed by the goddess Parvati. It is the best time to perform all important religious ceremonies.

Each Monday in the month of Shravan, devotees bathe the Shivling with holy water and milk and they also present it with bael leaves, water, milk, curd, butter, ghee, or jaggery. Devotees fast till the sun goes down and they burn Akahand jot throughout the night.

The Importance of Shravan month

The mention of Samundra Manthan is also very important to understand the significance of this month. Apart from the 14 kinds of holy things came out, countless amount of gems and jewels along with the poison (Halahal) came out of the ocean as well. Demons and Gods had no idea that the poison was potent enough to destroy everything. This is when Lord Shiva intervened and drank and stored poison in his throat and it eventually turned his throat blue. Lord Shiva, to control the side effects of poison, Shiva had to wear a crescent moon on his head and other Gods started offering him the holy water from the river Ganga. Since all of this took place in the month of Shravan, the month is highly auspicious.

Importance of fasting in the month of Shravan

It is noticed that worshipping Lord Shiva and observing fast during this month gives devotees peace, happiness, and success. According to the ancient belief, Monday is lord shiva’s favorite day during the month of Shravan, when someone observes fast, Lord Shiva fulfills all their dreams and makes them happy.

For the fast, are is a comprehensive Shravan Menu, you can eat fruits, drink juice, and milk products such as lassi, chass, apart from that you can consume sabudana, kheer, and Makhan. However, one’s observing fast should avoid the food cooked with regular salt, onion, and garlic. In the vrat, you must drink the water to remain healthy and control the hydration. You can indulge in many vrat recipes such as Kaddu ki sabzi, Sabudana Vada, Loki halwa, Sabudana kheer, Suki Arbi, Sabudana Ladoo, Sweet potato, Sabudana Khichdi, Banana Kofta, etc,

Do’s in the Somvar fast:

Eating healthy is essential for those people who fast for the whole month. Moreover, they should eat healthy food, fruits, and drink juices.
Eat a good amount of fruits and vegetables. You can eat all vegetables except for the beans.
Make sure the house is spick and span and later sprinkle the gangajal.
In lunch, apart from the potato recipes for fast, you have vegetables and include rich sources of proteins like cottage cheese or soya. Also, you can eat a few nuts, dates, and raisins.
Wear clean clothes and then worship the lord shiva.
Read vrat Katha every Monday.
Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” cleans the mind and body of negative energy.

Don’ts in the Somvar upvas:

Don’t eat leafy vegetables too fast.
Devotees do not drink alcohol during Shravan fast.
Don’t eat non-vegetarian food.
Don’t eat food prepared using onion and garlic.
Do not eat breakfast in between Somvar vrat.

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Best Vrat Recipes for Shravan Mahina Fasting:

1. Stuffed Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Vada with a twist is what we would like to call it. The crunchy taste of outer layer with flavorful stuffing is a delight to your taste buds. The golden brown palatable vadas/balls are a delight to your eyes way before you taste it. Accompany it with sweet yogurt(curd) or green chutney for enhanced flavors.