The month of Saawan is said to be quite auspicious according to Hindus. Worshiping Lord Shiva on the Mondays of Saawan is considered to be very beneficial. It also fulfills all your wishes.
(Courtesy: Oneindia Hindi)
Things needed for the worship:
There are some specific things which should be there for the worship of Lord Shiva. These are Gangajal, sugar, honey, milk, curd, leaves, sugarcane juice, pomegranate juice, camphor, ghee, rice, red vermillion, red thread, sandalwood, white flowers, and incense sticks.
Process of the worship:
Water the idol of Lord Shiva. Offer milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugarcane juice, pomegranate juice, etc to the idol and water it again. Apply sandalwood tika on the idol and offer red vermillion 11 times. Pour some water on rice and then offer it to the idol. Then offer flowers.
Tie the idols of Shiva and Parvati by spinning the red thread seven times around them. Perform the Arti by igniting incense sticks and camphor. Read the katha and ignite ghee lamp.