Shravan Maas (Sawan mahina or Shravan month) is the 5th month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra and some Konkan regions. In 2018, Shravan maas begins on August 12 and ends on September 9. Shravan month is the most favorite month for Lord Shiva. Shiv bhagwan drank Halahal and became Neelkanth during the Samudra Manthan (churning […]
Budhvar (Wednesdays) in Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Vittal (Vithala of Pandharpur). In 2018, Budh Pujan dates are: August 15, August 22, August 29 and September 5 as per Marathi calendar. Vittal Pujan is observed on Wednesdays in Shravan Maas in Maharashtra and some parts of Karnataka (North Karnataka – Gulbarga, Bidar, Belgaum, Bijapur, […]
Brihaspati Puja (Guru graha Puja) is the main ritual performed on Shravan Guruvar (Thursday in Shravan month). In 2018, Shravan Guruvar Brihaspati Puja dates are: August 2, August 9, August 16 and August 23 in North Indian calendars. Brihaspati Vrat 2018 dates in Marathi and Gujarati calendars are – August 16, August 23, August 30 and […]
