To reduce the strong effect of poison, Lord Shiva wore the crescent moon on his head. Hence the name Neelkantha (meaning blue throat) is attributed to Shiva. Lord Shiva drank the Halahal and stored it in his throat. Thirteen of these were distributed amongst the Dev and Danav’s, except Halahal (poison). The churning of oceans “Samudra Manthan” between Dev (Demi-Gods) and Danav (Demons) took place in the month of Shravan, fourteen different types of rubies came out.
The Nandadeep (24 hour lamp) burns steadily in the temples. Devotees pile the ling high with Bael leaves and flowers and fast till sunset. Each Monday of this month, known as Shravana Somvar, is a special day in temples where the Dharanatra hangs over the ling or the idol to bathe it with holy water, day and night. Shravan is considered the holiest month of the year. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the star ‘Shravan’ rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. The month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas.
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