When observed across the entire four-month span of Chaturmasya, the Swastika Vrata transforms from a simple daily prayer into a marathon of spiritual endurance. Spanning roughly 120 days—from the moment Lord Vishnu enters his cosmic slumber on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani) until he awakens on Kartika Shukla Ekadashi (Prabodhini)—this vow demands unbroken consistency. Here is […]
Shravan maas Vrat
Lakshminarayan Vrat
The Lakshminarayan Vrat is a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to the divine couple, Goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity) and Lord Narayana (Vishnu, the preserver). Unlike the Dharmaprapti Vrat, which has a strict one-month window, the Lakshminarayan Vrat is often observed dynamically throughout the year depending on the specific Puranic or regional tradition. […]
Shiva Pavitraropan 2025 | Shiva Pavitraropanam
Shiva Pavitraropan (Shiva Pavitraropanam) is a ritual observed in Shravan Month as per Hindu Calendar. In 2025, Shiva Pavitraropan date is August 7. It is mainly observed in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It falls on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi on Shravan Month. On this day, Lord Shiva is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra […]
Sheetla Saptami 2025
Sheetla Saptami or Sheetala Sapthami (Shitla Saptami) is the festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, who is worshipped to get rid of the diseases like Small Pox and Chicken-Pox. In 2025, Sheetla Saptami date is July 31. Shithala Saptami is observed on Shukla Paksha Sapthami thithi during Shravan month. Goddess Sheetala Mata mainly worshipped in […]
Shriyal Sashti Vrat 2025
Shriyal Sashti vrat is a vrata dedicated to Lord Khandoba of Jejuri in Maharashtra. It is observed with utmost gaiety in Jejuri temple. In 2025, Shriyal Sashti date is July 30. It falls in Shravan maas as per Marathi calendar. Khandoba, believed to be a form of Lord Shiva, is also popular with other names […]
Bhaskara Pavitraropanam
Bhaskara Pavitraropanam (Surya Pavitrotsavam) is observed in Shravana Masam of Telugu Calendar. In 2025, Bhaskara Pavitraropana date is July 31. It falls on Shukla Paksha Saptami on Shravan Month. On this day, Surya Narayana Swamy is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God a day. As […]
Durga Pavitraropanam
Durga Pavitraropanam (Durga Devi Pavitrotsavam) is a ritual observed in Shravana Masam as per Telugu Panchangam. In 2025, Durga Pavitraropanam date is August 1. It falls on Shukla Paksha Ashtami on Shravan Month. On this day, Goddess Durga is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God […]
Parvati Pavitraropanam
Parvati Pavitraropanam (Pavitra Samarpana to Goddess Parvati) is observed in Shravana Masam of Telugu calendar. It falls on Tritiya in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month. In 2025, Parvati Pavitraropanam date is July 27. On this day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each […]
Tripura Bhairavi Pavitraropanam
Tripura Bhairavi Pavitraropanam (Tripura Bhairavi Pavitra Samarpana) is a ritual observed in Shravana Masam as per Telugu Panchangam. In 2025, Tripura Bhairavi Pavitraropanam date is July 28. It falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi on Shravan Month. On this day, Goddess Tripura Bhairavi Dasamahavidya is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana […]
Ganesha Pavitraropanam
Ganesha Pavitraropanam (Vighnaharina Pavitraropana) is a ritual observed in Shravana Masam as per Telugu Panchangam. In 2025, Ganesha Pavitraropanam date is July 28. It falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi on Shravan Month. On this day, Lord Ganapathi is worshipped by offering Pavitra (cotton threads). Pavitra Samarpana is a ritual observed throughout Shravana Masa for each God a […]
Mangala Gauri Puja 2025 | Mangala Gowri Vratham
Mangala Gouri Puja ( Mangal Gowri Vratam or Shravan Mangalvar Vrat) is the most observed austerity falls on Mangalvar in Shravan month (August – September). Mangala Gowri vrata is dedicated to Goddess Mangala Gauri who is also known as Goddess Parvathi. In Goa, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu & Kannada calendars..Mangala Gauri Vratham 2025 dates are Tuesday, 29 […]
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 2025, Shravan Guruvar Brihaspati Puja dates are: July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7 in North Indian calendars. Brihaspati Vrat 2025 dates in Marathi and Gujarati calendars are – July 31, August 7, August 14 […]
Budh Pujan in Shravan Month
Budh Pujan, a vrat dedicated to Lord Budha (Planet Mercury) of Navagrahas, is observed on Budhwar (Wednesdays) in Shravan Month. In 2025, Budh Pujan dates are: July 30, August 6, August 13 and August 20 as per Marathi calendar. It is mainly observed in Maharashtra and some places in Karnataka and Gujarat. Those who are […]
Shravan Month 2025 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 2025, Shravan Maas begins on July 25 and ends on August 23. People follow all the rules or codes of Shravan month and observe Shravan […]
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 2025, Rotak Vrat date is July 25. 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 Somwar Vrat 2025 | Sawan Somvar 2025 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 2025 dates in North Indian Hindi panchang are: July 14, July 21, July 28 and August 4. In Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu Panchangam Shravana […]
Shravana Masam Puja: Pooja Procedure during Shukla Paksha in Sawan Month
Shravana Masam puja or pooja procedure in Sawan month is very different yet auspicious than other months in Hinduism. As we know the importance and significance of Shravan month, Shravana masa Shukla Paksha is highly auspicious fortnight. In 2025, Shukla Paksha in Shravan Month begins on July 25 and ends on August 9 with Shravan […]
Shravana Masa Vrata | Sawan maas Vrat | Rituals & Pujas to perform in Sawan month
As the Shravan maas vrat is the most auspicious vrata to observe. Shravan maas is the best time to worship, praise, please Lord Vishnu and as well as Lord Shiva. Pujas and other procedures of pleasing God in Shravan month work better than any other month. To observe the Shravan maas vrat, there is no […]
Balaram Jayanti 2025 (Balarama Jayanthi)
Balarama Jayanti or Balaram Jayanthi is observed on Shravan Pournami, Full Moon day during Shravan month. In 2025, Balaram Jayanti date is August 9. Balarama Jayanthi is the birthday or the appearance day of Lord Balaram, one of the Dasavataras or the ten supreme incarnations of Lord Vishnu. In some regions of India, Balarama Jayanthi […]
Ardha Shravanik Vrat
Ardh Shravanik Vrat is observed in Shravan Month. In 2025, Ardh Shravanik Vrat date is July 25. It is a month-long vrata. Ardha Shravanik Vrata begins on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Shravan Maas and ends on the last day of Shravan. Ekbhukth or Nakt Vrata is a major part of this Vrata (performer observes ‘only […]