Budh Pujan, a vrat dedicated to Lord Budha (Planet Mercury) of Navagrahas, is observed on Budhwar (Wednesdays) in Shravan Month. In 2026, Budh Pujan dates are: 12 August, 19 August, 26 August, 2 September, 9 September as per Marathi calendar. It is mainly observed in Maharashtra and some places in Karnataka and Gujarat. Those who […]
Vratas-Pujas
Shravan Guruvar Puja | Brihaspati Puja in Shravan Month
Brihaspati Puja (Guru graha Puja) is the main ritual performed on Shravan Guruvar (Thursday in Shravan month). In 2026, Shravan Guruvar Brihaspati Puja dates are: 30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August in North Indian calendars. Brihaspati Vrat 2026 dates in Marathi and Gujarati calendars are – 13 August, 20 August, 27 […]
Importance of Shiva Pooja in Shravan Month (Shivalinga Puja, Rudrabhisheka Pooja)
What is the importance Shiva Pooja in Shravan Month (Shivalinga Puja, Rudrabhisheka Pooja)? Why devotees perform Shiva Pooja in Shravan Month? Shravan Month is the favorite month for Lord Shiva and the somvar is the most auspicious for Shiva Pooja. Mainly on Shravan Somvar, Shiva Poojan is performed very widely throughout India, Nepal and all other […]
Varahi Pooja Vidhanam in Telugu | శ్రీ వారాహీ పూజా విధానం
Varahi Devi Pooja Vidhanam in Telugu (Puja Procedure of Varahi Devi – Varahi Shodashopachara Puja) is given here along with Mahaganapati Pooja. You can just follow this puja procedure to accomplish Varahi Devi Puja and get blessed by the divine grace of Mata. శ్రీ వారాహీ పూజా విధానం శ్రీ మహాగణాధిపతయే నమః | శ్రీ గురుభ్యో నమః | […]
Sravana Masam end date 2026 | Last day of Shravan Month
Sravana Masam end date in 2026 is September 11, Shravana Amavasya (Polala Amavasya / Pithori Amavasya) in Hindu calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. According to North Indian calendars, Shravan Month end date is Shravan Purnima, 28 August 2026. As per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Gujarati calendars, Shravan Month begins […]
Ashwattha Maruti Poojan 2026
Ashwattha Maruti Poojan is a highly auspicious puja observed in Shravan Month on all Saturdays (Shravan Shanivar). In 2026, Ashwattha Maruti Poojan dates are – 15 August, 22 August, 29 August, and 5 September. Also popular as Shravan Shanivar Vrat, Ashwattha Maruti Poojan which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman Puja, is mainly observed in Maharashtra […]
Shravan Month 2026 | Sawan Mahina in 2026 | Shravana Masam dates
Shravana Masam (Shravan month, Sawan mahina), is very auspicious Hindu month. Each and everyday during the Shravana Mas has some significance. Shravan Month 2026 in North Indian Hindi Calendars In 2026, Shravan Month begins on July 30 and ends on August 28 as per North Indian Hindi calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, […]
Shravana Masam 2026 | Sravanamasam in Telugu Calendar
Shravana Masam, Sravan month, is the 5th month in traditional Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Sravana Masam starts on August 13 and ends on September 11 with Shravana Amavasya. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sravanamasam is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Gauri. Nagula Panchami, Mangala Gauri Vratham, Varalakshmi Vratham, Rakhi Purnima, Sri […]
Shravan Somwar Vrat 2026 | Sawan Somvar 2026 dates
Shravan Somwar Vrat, also spelt as Sawan Somvar Vrat, is highly auspicious vrat observed on Mondays during Shravan Maas in North India, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Shravan Somwar Vrat 2026 dates in North Indian Hindi panchang are: 3 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August. In Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu Panchangam Shravana Somvar […]
Manasa Devi Puja 2026 | Manasha Puja during Aashar month, Shraban Month
Manasa Devi (Goddess Manosha Devi) is the Serpent Goddess worshipped in Aashar month (Ashad mahina), Shraban month (Shravan mahina) and Bhadro Mash in Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, and some parts of Odisha and Bihar. In 2026, Manasa Devi Puja date is 17 August and September 16. 18 July, 3 August, 17 August and 2 September is […]
Shravan Ravivar Vrata | Sundays in Shravan Maas
Shravan Ravivar Vrata (Sundays in Shravan Maas) is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Surya Bhagawan and Goddess Saraswati Mata. In 2026, Shravan Ravivar Vrata dates are – 16 August, 23 August, 30 August, 6 September. In North Indian calendars, Shravan Ravivar Vrat dates in 2026 are – 2 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August. […]
Jara Jivantika Puja 2026 | Jivantika Vrat, Shravani Shukravar puja
Jara Jivantika Puja, Jivantika Vrat is observed on Shravani Shukravar (Fridays in Shravan month) in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In 2026, Jara Jivantika Puja dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. In North Indian Hindi calendars, Jara Jivantika Puja 2026 dates are – 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 21 […]
Shivamuth Puja | Shravani Somvar Shiva Poojan
Shivamuth Puja (Shravani Somvar Shiva Poojan) is observed on Mondays is Shravan Month in Goa and Maharashtra as per Konkan and Marathi calendars. On each Shravan Shivamuth Pooja, different types of pulses or lentils (dhanya) are used for Shiv Poojan. This year, there will be four Shravani Somvar vrat. Shivamuth Puja is also referred to […]
Rotak Vrat in Shravan Maas | Rotak Vrat Vidhi, Vrat Phal
Rotak Vrat is observed in Shravan Maas in North Indian Hindi Calendar. It is observed in Shukla Paksha, especially on Shravan Shukla Pratipada. In 2026, Rotak Vrat date is August 13. As per Narada Purana, Rotak Vrat begins on first Monday (Pratham Somvar) and continues for three and a half months. And this vrat is […]
Shravan Shukrawar Vrat | Friday Puja in Shravan Month
Shravan Shukrawar Vrat or Friday puja in Shravan month is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, mainly observed in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Shravan Shukrawar Vrat dates are: 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. According to North Indian calendars, Shravan Shukravar 2026 dates are – […]
Shravan Month 2026 in Goa & Konkan regions: Pujas & Vratas during Shravan Maas
Shravan month is the second month in Chaturmas, four holy months in Hinduism. Shravan month is considered as most auspicious month for the Hindus in Goa and Konkan regions. In 2026, Shravan Maas begins on August 13 and ends on September 11. People follow all the rules or codes of Shravan month and observe Shravan […]
Saune Sankranti 2026
Saune Sankranti (Shrawan Sankranti, Karkat Sankranti) is the first day of Shrawan Month in Nepali calendar. In 2026, Saune Sankranti date is July 17, Friday. According to North Indian calendars, July 17 falls on Ekadashi in Ashad Maas in North Indian Hindi Calendars & Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati and Kannada Calendars. On Saune Sankranti, which marks […]
Ashada Navratri 2026 | Gupta Navratri, Varahi Navratri
Ashada Navratri, also known as Gupt Navratri or Varahi Navratri, is a 9-day festival dedicated to Goddess Varahi Devi. In 2026, Ashada Navratri begins on July 15 and ends on July 23. It is observed in Shukla paksha of Ashad month (June – July). This Navratri festival is also known as Guhya Navratri in Himachal […]
Vivaswat Saptami 2026 | Vaivaswata Saptami in Ashada Maas
Vivaswat Saptami or Vaivaswata Saptami is the birthday or first appearance day of Vivaswat Manu. In 2026, Vivaswat Saptami date is July 20. It is observed on Saptami day in Shukla Paksha of Ashada Maas. Vivaswat Saptami is also celebrated as Bhanu Saptami. On this day the Sun God or Surya Bhagawan is worshipped. Vivaswata […]
Polala Amavasya Puja or Shravana Amavasya Vrata – Dedicated to Poleramma
Polala Amavasya Puja is observed on the Amavasya (No moon day) during Shravan masam. Polala Amavasya is dedicated to Goddess Poleramma, who is considered as the Goddess for protection of children. In 2026, Polala Amavasya date is September 10. Polala Amavasya – Sheetala Saptami: Polala Amavasya is mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh and in some […]