Naag Panchami Vrat or Naga Pancham Puja is the festival dedicated to Naga Devatas (Serpent Gods) during Shravan month in Gujarat. In 2019, Naag Panchami in Gujarat is on August 20. Sawan Krishna Paksha Panchami is observed as Naga Panchami in Gujarat. The rituals and customs of Nag Panchami puja in Gujarat are same as […]
Randhan Chhath or Randhan Chhat is observed on the previous day of Sheetala Satam Vrat in Gujarati Shravan month. In 2019, Randhan Chhath date is August 21. It is not a vrat to observe but the preparation day for Sheetala Satam Vrat Puja. Randhan Chhath falls on Vad Sashti or the sixth day in Vad […]
Sheetala Satam, Shitala Satam or Shitala Saptami is observed in Gujarati Sravana month on the seventh day of Vad Paksh (dark fortnight). In 2019, Sheetala Satam date is August 22. This vrata is dedicated to Goddess Shitala Mata. Shitala mata puja is the main ritual of the day. Devotees eat cold meal (the food cooked […]
Shravan maas (Sawan month or Shravani mahina) is 10th month in traditional Gujarati panchang followed in Gujarat. In 2019, Shravan maas begins on begins on August 2 and ends on August 30. Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi in Gujarati calendar. Sud Paksh in Gujarati Shravan maas 2019 starts on August […]
Noli Nom Pooja falls on ninth day in Shravan Month in Gujarat and some Gujarati influenced places of Maharashtra. In 2019, Noli Nom Pooja date is August 9. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Navami of Sawan Maas as per Gujarati calendar. It is not so popular vrata as it is not mentioned in many […]
Vir Pasli vrat (Veer Pasali festival) is observed during Shravan month in Gujarat. As the rituals are same as Raksha bandhan or Rakhi festival, it is not widely celebrated. In 2019, Veer Pasali vrat dates are – August 3, August 4 or August 10. It is observed on First or second Saturday in Shravan month and […]