10/08/2026
🌿 WHY IS SHRAVAN SO SPECIAL? 🌿
Shravan is one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar, and it holds a particularly special place in the hearts of devotees of Lord Shiva. 🙏🏽
But have you ever wondered why?
According to Hindu mythology, during the Samudra Manthan the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean the devas and asuras were searching for amrit, the nectar of immortality.
But before the nectar emerged, a deadly poison called Halahala appeared.
The poison threatened all of creation.
Lord Shiva stepped forward and drank it, holding it in his throat to prevent it from spreading and destroying the universe.
His throat turned blue, giving him the name Neelkanth the Blue-Throated One. 🔱
It is believed that devotees began offering water and milk to Shiva to cool and soothe him after consuming the poison.
And so Shravan became a month of:
🙏🏽 Devotion
🌿 Reflection
💧 Purification
❤️ Gratitude
🔱 Worship of Lord Shiva
For many families, it is also a time of fasting, prayer, family gatherings and of course, traditional food.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing ways to enjoy the foods and traditions of Shravan while still supporting your health and wellbeing.
Because looking after your health doesn’t mean giving up your culture.
🌿 Tradition. Family. Food. Balance.