Shravana Masam 2018 | Sravanamasam in Telugu Calendar

Shravana Masam, Sravan month, is the 5th month in traditional Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. In 2018, Sravana masam starts on August 12 and ends on September 9 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 Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, Sravana Shukravara Lakshmi Puja, and Polala Amavasya Polamba Vratham are the major festivals during Shravan month in Andhra Pradesh.

Telugu Shravana maasa Shukla Paksham begins on August 12 and ends on August 26. Telugu Sravanamasa Krishna paksham starts on begins on August 27 and ends on September 9.

Shravana masa Shukla paksham is very auspicious than Krishna paksha. Each day in this fortnight is dedicated a God. In many temples special pujas and celebrations are held in Shravan masam in Andhra Pradesh. In Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Pavitrotsavam is held in Shravan month.

1. Shravana Somavaram Shiva Puja is performed on Mondays in Shravana Masam. Shravana somavaram 2018 dates – August 13, August 20, August 27 and September 3.

2. Mangala Gauri Puja is the main ritual of Shravana Mangalvaram (Tuesdays in Shravana masam). Mangala Gauri Puja 2018 dates – August 14, August 21, August 28 and September 4.

3. Shravana Shukravaram (Fridays in Shravana Masam) are dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi Puja. Varalakshmi Puja is observed on second Friday in this month (August 24). Shravana Shukravaram Lakshmi Puja 2018 dates are – August 17, August 24, August 31 and September 7.

Important Festivals in Telugu Shravana masam 2018 (Hindu Festivals in August & September 2018):

12 August 2018 – Shravana Maasa Chandrodayam

13 August 2018 – Shrungar Dwitiya / Sindhara Dooj

13 August 2018 – Hariyali Teej, Madhushrava Tritiya

14 August 2018 – Durva Ganapati Vratam, Naga Chaturthi Upvaas, Vinayak Chaturthi, Angarak Yog

15 August 2018 – Nagula Panchami, Garuda Panchami, Samaveda Upakarma, Rig Shukla Yajur Hiranyakeshi Shravani, Bharat Swatantrata Diwas, Jagrat Gauri Vrat (Jagrat Gowri Panchami)

16 August 2018 – Kalki Jayanti, Supoudan Varna Shashti, Shriyal Shashti

17 August 2018 – Sheetala Saptami, Simha Sankranti, Manasa Puja Samapti (Bengal), Goswami Tulasidas Jayanti

17 August 2018 – Bhanu Saptami

18 August 2018 – Pushpashtami, Durvashtami

20 August 2018 – Asha Dashami

21 August 2018 – Jhulan Yatrarambh

22 August 2018 – Putrada Ekadashi, Pavitra Ekadashi

23 August 2018 – Damodara Dwadashi, Pradosh Pujan

24 August 2018 – Shiva Pavitraropan (Odisha), Varalakshmi Vratham (Varadlakshmi Vrat, Varamahalakshmi Vrata)

25 August 2018 – Rigveda Upakarma, Rig Shravani, Jhulan Yatra Samapti, Nariyali Purnima.

28 August 2018 – Rakshabandhan, Hayagriva Jayanti (Hayagriva Utpatti), Shukla Yajurveda Upakarma, Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani, Balabhadra Puja (Odisha), Amarnath Yatra.

30 August 2018 – Sankashti Chaturthi, Bahula Chaturthi

31 August 2018 – Raksha Panchami (Odisha)

2 September 2018 – Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta), Sri Krishna Jayanti (Upvaas), Jayanti Yog

3 September 2018 – Vaishnava Sri Krishna Jayanti, Gopalkala, Nandotsav

6 September 2018 – Aja Ekadashi, Gurupushyamrita Yogam

7 September 2018 – Pradosha Vrata, Kailash Yatra

8 September 2018 – Masa Shivaratri, Kailash Yatra

9 September 2018 – Pola, Polala Amavasya, Kushotpatini Amavasya, Darsh Pitori Amavasya

Shravana Masam Puja 2018

Shravana Aadivaram – August 12, August 19, August 26, September 2 and September 9.

Shravana Somavaram – August 13, August 20, August 27, September 3.

Shravana Mangalavaram – August 14, August 21, August 28, September 4.

Shravana Budhavaram – August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5.

Shravana Guruvaram (Shravana Lakshmivaram) – August 16, August 23, August 30, September 6.

Shravana Shukravaram – August 17, August 24, August 31, September 7.

Shravana Shanivaram – August 18, August 25, September 1, September 8.

Next month in traditional Telugu calendar is – Bhadrapad Masam.