On 25 July 2025, Shravana Masam (Shravan Month) starts in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. As Ashada Amavasya marks the end of Ashada Month in Amavasyant Panchangams, the next day (Shukla Pratipada) marks the beginning of Shravan Month. As per the above calendars, Shravan month is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Sri Krishna, and […]
Shravan Purnima or Shravana Pournami, the Poornima day in Shravan month (July – August), is one of the most auspicious days as per Hinduism. Many auspicious pujas and rituals are observed during Sravana Purnima. In 2025, Shravan Purnima date is August 9. On the day of Shravan Purnima, Raksha bandhan is celebrated as a fond […]
What is Shravan Maas Mahatmya, the importance of Shravan Mahina? Sawan month or Shravan maas is the fifth Hindu month. As per the Hindu scriptures and Vedas, Shravan maas is considered as highly auspicious month. In Vedas, Sawan month is described as ‘Nabhas’. Shravan Purnima (the full moon day in Shravana masam) coincides with with […]
Shravan Amavasya is the No Moon day in Shravan month. Shravan Amavasya is observed as Pithori Amavasya in North India and Polala Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh. In 2025, Shravan Amavasya date is July 24 in North Indian Hindi calendars and where it is on August 23 as per Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu calendars. Pola […]
Shravan Maas (Sawan mahina or Shravan month) is the 5th month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra and some Konkan regions. In 2025, Shravan maas begins on July 25 and ends on August 23. Shravan month is the most favorite month for Lord Shiva. Shiv bhagwan drank Halahal and became Neelkanth during the Samudra Manthan (churning […]
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 […]
Shravani Mela is the 30-day festival in Deoghar Baidyanath Temple of Jharkhand. In 2025, Shravani Mela begins on July 11 and ends on August 9. It is celebrated throughout Sawan mahina or Shravan month (July-August). At Sultangunj, a small village in Bihar, Shravani Mela starts. Devotees take holy water of Ganga at Sultangunj and showers […]
Sawan Somvar Vrat (Shravan Somvar Vrata) is an observance dedicated to Lord Shiva during the month of Shravan (July – August). 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 Somvar vrat 2025 dates are: July 28, […]
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 […]
Narali Purnima (Narial Pournami) is regional festival of Maharashtra. Narali Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan month. In 2025, Nariyal Poornima date is August 9. Narial Purnima is a traditional festival observed mainly in Coastal Maharashtra. Narali Pournami festival marks the Thanksgiving Day to Sea God. Fishermen and fishing […]
Damodara Dwadashi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and observed on 12th day in Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Shravan month as per all lunar calendars of India. In 2025, Damodara Dwadashi date is August 6. Devotees those who observe fasting or upvas on Ekadashi (Putrada Ekadashi) would break their fast on this […]
Shravan Mahina or Sawan Month or Shravan Maas is the very auspicious Hindu month. In 2024, Shravan Mahina starts on July 22 and ends on August 19 in Hindi calendars followed in most of the North Indian states. It is the first month in Chaturmas Puja or the vrat observed in four holy months of […]
Shravana Masam (Shravan month, Sawan mahina), is very auspicious Hindu month. Each and everyday during the Shravana Mas has some significance. Shravan Month 2025 in North Indian Hindi Calendars In 2025, Shravan Month begins on July 11 and ends on August 9 as per North Indian Hindi calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, […]
Ker Puja is an important tribal festival celebrated during Shravan month in Tripura. Usually, Kerpuja begins two weeks after Kharchi Puja. In 2022, Kher Puja date is July 23. Ker Puja is performed by Tripura’s royal family within their place. It is performed for the welfare, integration, and prosperity of the state. Goddess Ker is […]
On 22 July 2024, Shravan Maas begins in North Indian Hindi Panchang. Shravan mas, also known as Sawan maas or Shravan mahina, is the fifth month in traditional Hindi panchang followed in North India. Shravan mas begins today i.e. 22 July 2024. Hindi calendars follow Purnimant Panchanga system as per which a Hindu month ends […]
Kharchi Puja (Kharchi Festival) is a week-long festival celebrated at Chaturdasha Devta temple in Agartala, Tripura. It is celebrated in Ashada month. In 2014, Kharchi Puja date is July 5. It is a unique cultural and traditional tribal feast in Tripura. The term ‘Kharchi’ means auspicious in tribal language of Tripura. Though it is a […]
Sawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure during Shravan Somvar. Shravan Somvar Vrat Puja Vidhi, how to do Shravan Somavara Vratham? Here is the detailed guide for Sawan Somvar Vrat Shiva Puja procedure. Sawan Somvar Vrat or Shravan somvar vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on Mondays in Sawan mahina. Devout Hindus perform Shiva puja during […]
Kharchi Puja or Kharchi Festival is a week-long tribal festival celebrated in Ashada month. Kharchi Puja 2010 began on July 21 in Chaturdasha Devata Temple in Agartala, Tripura. It is the unique cultural festival of tribals in Tripura. Two weeks after the Kharchi Festival, Ker Puja is celebrated in Tripura. Pinaki Das wrote for ANI […]