Shravan Maas (Sawan mahina or Shravan month) is the 5th month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra and some Konkan regions. In 2019, Shravan maas begins on August 2 and ends on August 30. 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 2019, Budh Pujan dates are: August 7, August 14, August 21 and August 28 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 2019, Shravan Guruvar Brihaspati Puja dates are: July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8 and August 15 in North Indian calendars. Brihaspati Vrat 2019 dates in Marathi and Gujarati calendars are – August 8, August 15, […]