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India.com
17-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
Meet son of a superstar, who made India proud, wakes up at 4 am, star kids are nothing in front of him, his father is…, he is…
Waking up early has long been believed to be good for better health and spiritual growth. Recently, Indian actor R. Madhavan opened up about his son's routine. His son Vedaant, is a professional swimmer who is doing very well in his field. R. Madhavan's son wakes up at 4 a.m R. Madhavan revealed that his son, Vedaant Madhavan, wakes up at 4 a.m. every day. This time is called Brahma Muhurta and is considered an extremely beneficial time to wake up early according to Ayurvedic traditions. This is the strict routine of R Madhavan's son, Vedaant In a conversation with GQ, R. Madhavan talked about his son's strict and busy routine. He said, 'Vedaanta's day ends at 8 pm and starts again at 4 am. This rule is not only for the son, but as parent,s we also follow it. This time is called Brahma Muhurta, which is considered the most appropriate time to wake up spiritually.' Madhavan further said that his son's routine is not just limited to physical training but it is also very beneficial for mental and spiritual development. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood (@ What is Brahma Muhurta? Brahma Muhurta is the time just before sunrise, which is usually between 4:00 and 6:00 am. Hindu scriptures consider this time an auspicious time for spiritual activities, meditation and introspection. According to Ayurveda and the World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, waking up in Brahma Muhurta helps a person synchronize his body and mind with the natural rhythms of the universe. This practice is believed to improve health, concentration and overall well-being. How many medals did Vedaant won? As we told you that R. Madhavan's son VedaSon nt is a professional swimmer. He has won many medals including gold in various competitions held at national and international level. Let us tell you, in these competitions, he has won 5 gold medals in Malaysian Open and one gold and one silver medal in Danish Open. He is currently training for the Olympics.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Sawan Somwar 2025: First Monday of Sawan today; know vrat katha, timings, shubh muhurat, importance, rituals and more
Sawan Somwar 2025: Sawan or Shravan maas (month) is an auspicious Hindu festival observed annually. During this period, Hindu devotees worship Lord Shiva and seek his blessings by keeping vrat (fasts). The vrat is observed on all Mondays during the Shravan month to please Lord Shiva. They are known as Shravan Somwar or Sawan Somwar Vrats. Sawan Somwar 2025: Devotees perform 'Abhishek' of Shivling on the first day of the Sawan month. (Ashish Maitra ANI) Also Read | Sawan 2025 full calendar: When is Shravan month beginning? Know first Sawan Somwar vrat date, shubh muhurat and more During the Sawan month, many devotees observe fasts during sixteen Mondays or Solah Somwar fasting from the first Somwar of the Sawan month. Devotees also worship Maa Parvati and seek her blessings. Today is the first Somwar/Monday of Sawan maas. If you and your loved ones are observing the festival, here's everything you need to know about it. Sawan Somwar 2025: Puja timings and shubh muhurat According to Drik Panchang, the first Monday of Sawan is July 14. Devotees can worship Lord Shiva on this day from the morning Brahma Muhurta to Pradosh Kaal. Here are all the timings you should know: Brahma Muhurta - 4:15 AM to 5 AM Abhijeet Muhurta - 11:59 AM to 12:55 PM Amrit Kaal - 11:21 PM 12:55 AM, July 15 Rahu Kaal - 7:16 AM to 9:00 AM Tithi Chaturthi - up to 11:59 PM Prohibited - 1:54 PM to 03:28 PM Sawan Somwar 2025: Significance and rituals Hindu devotees worship Lord Shiva during Sawan maas, especially on Mondays. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati during this time removes problems in married life. Unmarried girls also observe Sawan Somwar fasts with deep devotion, seeking blessings for an ideal life partner. The sacred vrat is believed to help dispel negative energies, ailments, and financial hardships. It is also observed for relief from health issues, child-related concerns, and prosperity. On this day, devotees especially offer prayers to the Shiv Linga by pouring water and offering Bel leaves as a mark of reverence. To observe the festival, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean, new clothes. Place the Shivlinga in the temple inside your house or visit a Shiva temple near your house to perform abhishek with water, milk, curd, ghee, honey and Gangajal. Bel leaves, aak-dhatura, and white flowers are also offered to Lord Shiva. Devotees should also chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' while performing rituals. Sawan Somwar 2025: Vrat Katha It is believed that a poor Brahmin couple were great devotees of Lord Shiva. They longed for a child, but despite years of worship, they remained childless. Disheartened, they prayed to Lord Shiva. Pleased with their devotion, he appeared before the couple and advised them to fast every Monday during Sawan with sincerity. The couple followed his words, offering water, Bel leaves, Dhatura, and performing evening Aarti with Bhog. By the end of Sawan, they were blessed, and soon a beautiful son was born to them.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 Guide: Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi, Fasting Rules, Benefits & Shiva Blessings for Unmarried and Married Devotees
Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025, Fasting Guide: The month of Sawan is considered one of the holiest times in the Hindu calendar, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. Every Monday (Somwar) in this month holds special significance. People, especially women and unmarried girls, observe the Sawan Somwar Vrat to seek Lord Shiva's blessings for a good life partner. Lord Shiva is also worshipped for a happy married life, good health, and spiritual peace. ET Online Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025, Fasting Guide: How to Do Sawan Somwar Vrat – A Simple and Devotional Guide 1. Get Ready the Night Before: Before you sleep on Sunday night, keep your house, especially the area where you will do the puja, clean. You can gather everything you will need in the morning: The ingredients required for Puja are flowers, belpatra, milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar, fruits, incense sticks, a diya (lamp), camphor, and a picture or Shivling of Lord Shiva. 2. Wake Up Early and Take a Bath: Try to wake up during the early morning hours. You should ideally wake up around Brahma Muhurta (4–6 AM). After taking a bath, wear clean (light-coloured) clothes. The ideal colour can be white or yellow. You should get ready for the vrat with a peaceful and positive mind. 3. Take a Sankalp (Vow): Live Events 4. Do Abhishekam (Offer Sacred Bath to Lord Shiva) The most important part of the vrat is offering a 1. First, pour clean water or Ganga Jal to purify the Shivling. 2. Then pour each item of Panchamrit one by one: a) Milk b) Curd c) Honey d) Ghee e) Sugar 3. End again with water or Ganga Jal to complete the abhishek. While doing this, keep chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. Let your mind stay focused and peaceful. 5. Offer Belpatra and Other Items: Once abhishekam is done, offer belpatra (with three leaves), white flowers, fruits, and incense. You can also offer dhatura, bhang, or sandalwood paste if you have them. You can light the diya and incense sticks and spend a few moments in prayer. 6. Listen to the Vrat Katha (Story) Now, read or listen to the After that, you can also recite Shiva Chalisa, Rudrashtakam, or Lingashtakam if time permits. 7. About Fasting – Choose What Suits You There are three common ways to observe the fast: a) Nirjal Vrat – No food or water all day (only if you're healthy and used to fasting). b) Phalahar Vrat – You can have fruits, water, and milk. c) One-Meal Vrat – Eat only once in the evening. The meal should be satvik (no garlic, onion, or grains). Pick the type that suits your health and capacity. Lord Shiva is not strict. He values your intent and devotion more than rituals. 8. Evening Puja and Breaking the Fast In the evening, before breaking your fast, you should perform a small puja again. Light a lamp (diya), offer flowers or belpatra, and sing a short Shiv Aarti (like "Om Jai Shiv Omkara"). If you're following the one-meal vrat, you can eat after the puja. If you are doing a full-day fast, you may break it after moonrise or at night after prayer. 9. Continue the Vrat (Optional) Many people choose to keep this fast every Monday throughout Sawan. If you feel a connection and have time, you can do that too. It brings peace and joy when done with devotion. Final Thoughts: Sawan Somwar Vrat is not just about skipping meals. It is about tuning into your inner self and letting go of negativity. It can help in connecting with Lord Shiva. Whether you're praying for a life partner or peace in your marriage or simply wishing to be close to Shiva, do this vrat with a clean heart and steady mind. Lord Shiva listens. He always does. Written by: Anand Sagar Pathak of For feedback, write to hello@ Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 Guide : If you are interested in keeping this vrat, you can follow a step-by-step guide to help you perform it with devotion and you sleep on Sunday night, keep your house, especially the area where you will do the puja, clean. You can gather everything you will need in the morning: The ingredients required for Puja are flowers, belpatra, milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar, fruits, incense sticks, a diya (lamp), camphor, and a picture or Shivling of Lord to wake up during the early morning hours. You should ideally wake up around Brahma Muhurta (4–6 AM). After taking a bath, wear clean (light-coloured) clothes. The ideal colour can be white or yellow. You should get ready for the vrat with a peaceful and positive starting your puja, sit quietly in front of the Shiva idol or Shivling and take a Sankalp. Sankalp is a heartfelt promise to observe this fast with devotion. You should mentally express your wishes or prayers to Lord most important part of the vrat is offering a Panchamrit Abhishek to Lord Shiva. You can do this either at home or at a nearby temple. Here's how:1. First, pour clean water or Ganga Jal to purify the Shivling.2. Then pour each item of Panchamrit one by one:a) Milkb) Curdc) Honeyd) Gheee) Sugar3. End again with water or Ganga Jal to complete the doing this, keep chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. Let your mind stay focused and abhishekam is done, offer belpatra (with three leaves), white flowers, fruits, and incense. You can also offer dhatura, bhang, or sandalwood paste if you have them. You can light the diya and incense sticks and spend a few moments in read or listen to the Sawan Somwar Vrat Katha. It usually tells the story of a devotee whose faith and devotion pleased Lord Shiva. Hearing this leads to the fulfilment of their wishes. These stories help deepen your understanding and connection to the that, you can also recite Shiva Chalisa, Rudrashtakam, or Lingashtakam if time are three common ways to observe the fast:a) Nirjal Vrat – No food or water all day (only if you're healthy and used to fasting).b) Phalahar Vrat – You can have fruits, water, and milk.c) One-Meal Vrat – Eat only once in the evening. The meal should be satvik (no garlic, onion, or grains).Pick the type that suits your health and capacity. Lord Shiva is not strict. He values your intent and devotion more than the evening, before breaking your fast, you should perform a small puja again. Light a lamp (diya), offer flowers or belpatra, and sing a short Shiv Aarti (like "Om Jai Shiv Omkara").If you're following the one-meal vrat, you can eat after the puja. If you are doing a full-day fast, you may break it after moonrise or at night after people choose to keep this fast every Monday throughout Sawan. If you feel a connection and have time, you can do that too. It brings peace and joy when done with Somwar Vrat is not just about skipping meals. It is about tuning into your inner self and letting go of negativity. It can help in connecting with Lord Shiva. Whether you're praying for a life partner or peace in your marriage or simply wishing to be close to Shiva, do this vrat with a clean heart and steady mind. Lord Shiva listens. He always by: Anand Sagar Pathak of For feedback, write to hello@ Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
Economic Times
11-07-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 Guide: Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi, Fasting Rules, Benefits & Shiva Blessings for Unmarried and Married Devotees
Synopsis Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025, Fasting Guide: The month of Sawan is considered one of the holiest times in the Hindu calendar, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. Every Monday (Somwar) in this month holds special significance. People, especially women and unmarried girls, observe the Sawan Somwar Vrat to seek Lord Shiva's blessings for a good life partner. Lord Shiva is also worshipped for a happy married life, good health, and spiritual peace. ET Online Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025, Fasting Guide: How to Do Sawan Somwar Vrat – A Simple and Devotional Guide 🌙 Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 Guide: If you are interested in keeping this vrat, you can follow a step-by-step guide to help you perform it with devotion and clarity. 1. Get Ready the Night Before: Before you sleep on Sunday night, keep your house, especially the area where you will do the puja, clean. You can gather everything you will need in the morning: The ingredients required for Puja are flowers, belpatra, milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar, fruits, incense sticks, a diya (lamp), camphor, and a picture or Shivling of Lord Shiva. 2. Wake Up Early and Take a Bath: Try to wake up during the early morning hours. You should ideally wake up around Brahma Muhurta (4–6 AM). After taking a bath, wear clean (light-coloured) clothes. The ideal colour can be white or yellow. You should get ready for the vrat with a peaceful and positive mind. 3. Take a Sankalp (Vow): Before starting your puja, sit quietly in front of the Shiva idol or Shivling and take a Sankalp. Sankalp is a heartfelt promise to observe this fast with devotion. You should mentally express your wishes or prayers to Lord Shiva. 4. Do Abhishekam (Offer Sacred Bath to Lord Shiva) The most important part of the vrat is offering a Panchamrit Abhishek to Lord Shiva. You can do this either at home or at a nearby temple. Here's how:1. First, pour clean water or Ganga Jal to purify the Shivling.2. Then pour each item of Panchamrit one by one:a) Milkb) Curdc) Honeyd) Gheee) Sugar3. End again with water or Ganga Jal to complete the doing this, keep chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. Let your mind stay focused and peaceful. 5. Offer Belpatra and Other Items: Once abhishekam is done, offer belpatra (with three leaves), white flowers, fruits, and incense. You can also offer dhatura, bhang, or sandalwood paste if you have them. You can light the diya and incense sticks and spend a few moments in prayer. 6. Listen to the Vrat Katha (Story) Now, read or listen to the Sawan Somwar Vrat Katha. It usually tells the story of a devotee whose faith and devotion pleased Lord Shiva. Hearing this leads to the fulfilment of their wishes. These stories help deepen your understanding and connection to the that, you can also recite Shiva Chalisa, Rudrashtakam, or Lingashtakam if time permits. 7. About Fasting – Choose What Suits You There are three common ways to observe the fast:a) Nirjal Vrat – No food or water all day (only if you're healthy and used to fasting).b) Phalahar Vrat – You can have fruits, water, and milk.c) One-Meal Vrat – Eat only once in the evening. The meal should be satvik (no garlic, onion, or grains).Pick the type that suits your health and capacity. Lord Shiva is not strict. He values your intent and devotion more than rituals. 8. Evening Puja and Breaking the Fast In the evening, before breaking your fast, you should perform a small puja again. Light a lamp (diya), offer flowers or belpatra, and sing a short Shiv Aarti (like "Om Jai Shiv Omkara").If you're following the one-meal vrat, you can eat after the puja. If you are doing a full-day fast, you may break it after moonrise or at night after prayer. 9. Continue the Vrat (Optional) Many people choose to keep this fast every Monday throughout Sawan. If you feel a connection and have time, you can do that too. It brings peace and joy when done with devotion. Final Thoughts: Sawan Somwar Vrat is not just about skipping meals. It is about tuning into your inner self and letting go of negativity. It can help in connecting with Lord Shiva. Whether you're praying for a life partner or peace in your marriage or simply wishing to be close to Shiva, do this vrat with a clean heart and steady mind. Lord Shiva listens. He always does. Written by: Anand Sagar Pathak of For feedback, write to hello@ Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Tejasswi Prakash offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on her birthday
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 10 (ANI): Actor Tejasswi Prakash offered prayers at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Tuesday and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva. She reached near the sanctum sanctorum gate of the temple, prayed to Lord Shiva, and then performed worship rituals at the Nandi hall of the temple on her birthday. After offering prayers, Tejasswi spoke to ANI and shared her experience visiting the temple and taking part in Bhasm Aarti. She said, 'Aaj Mahakaleshwar mandir mein mai darshan aur bhasma aarti ke liye bahut sundar hua hai aaj mera janamdin ki shuruat subah 3 baje se ho ke samaye bahut energetic feel hu aur strog feeling aa rahi thi..(Today I went to Mahakaleshwar temple for darshan and bhasma darshan was wonderful, today is my day started at 3 in the the aarti I was feeling very energetic and was feeling strong.) The Mahakaleshwar Temple, situated on the banks of the Shipra River in Ujjain, holds immense religious significance as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The Bhasma Aarti is one of the most revered rituals here at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, which is performed during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 AM. According to temple traditions, the ritual begins with the opening of Baba Mahakal's doors in the early hours, followed by a holy bath with Panchamrit, a sacred mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey. The deity is then adorned with cannabis and sandalwood before the unique Bhasma Aarti and dhoop-deep Aarti take place, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and the resonating sound of conch shells. Devotees from across the country visit the temple to witness this divine ritual, believing that attending the Bhasma Aarti brings blessings and fulfillment of wishes. Meanwhile, on the work front, Tejasswi Prakash is best known for portraying Ragini Gadodia Maheshwari in 'Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur' and Pratha Gujral in 'Naagin 6'. She also participated in reality shows 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10' (2020), and 'Bigg Boss 15' (2021). In April 2023, she was seen as the lead heroine of Marathi film 'School College Ani Life' produced by Rohit Shetty and in 2025, Tejasswi participated in the first season of Celebrity MasterChef India and emerged as 2nd runner up. (ANI)
