The month of Sawan is dedicated to Mahadev, the god of the gods. The special significance of this month is also mentioned in the scriptures. According to the scriptures, the month of Sawan is green. There is greenery around the spring. Along with worshiping Lord Shiva in the month of Sawan, applying mehndi also has special significance. However, this tradition is not only associated with beauty, but also has religious significance. Let us know why women should apply mehndi in Sawan?
Why do women apply mehndi in Sawan?
Women should apply mehndi in Sawan because women are considered to be the form of nature in the scriptures. In such a situation, women apply mehndi in the spring to establish identification with nature, that is, to be united with nature and it should be done as mentioned in the scriptures. It also has a scientific approach. Which has a good effect on your health. There is a lot of rain in the month of Sawan, which can cause problems related to skin etc. In such a situation, the coolness of mehndi has the ability to reduce the problems of skin etc.
It is described in the Puranas that in the month of Sawan, both men and women should follow celibacy and restraint. One reason behind applying mehndi is that it helps to keep the mind calm because its nature is considered cool. This is the reason that in the month of Sawan, newly married girls often stay away from their husbands and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with devotion.
Mehndi is also considered a symbol of love and the darker the color of the henna on the palm, the more harmony and love with the spouse remains. Sawan is considered to be the month of nature and the union of man. In this month, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati met. Lord Shiva gave Mother Parvati a boon to make her Ardhangini. Therefore, women worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati by creating a mehndi for the long life of Suhag and love and harmony in married life. The festival of Rakshabandhan, Hariyali Teej also comes in the spring. Applying henna on Rakshabandhan makes the brother’s age long and there is always sweetness in the relationship of brother and sister. At the same time, mehndi is applied for the long life of the husband on the greenery Teej. Mehndi applied in the month of Sawan strengthens your relationship.
Mehndi and Mata Parvati relations
The legend is that Goddess Parvati did harsh penance in the month of Sawan to attain Lord Shiva. Since then, Sawan has been considered associated with the desire of good luck for women and the desire for unbroken good fortune. By applying henna in this month, Goddess Parvati is pleased and blesses the husband for a long life and happy married life.
