Last day of Shravan Month is Shravan Purnima in North Indian Hindi calendars and Shravana Amavasya in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars. In 2026, last day of Shravan Month in Purnimant calendars is – August 28. (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan). In 2026, last […]
Shravan Month
Shravana Masam (Shravan Mahina) begins in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Calendars
On 13 August 2026, 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 […]
Kher Puja 2026 in Tripura | Ker Puja
Ker Puja is an important tribal festival celebrated during Shravan month in Tripura. Usually, Kerpuja begins two weeks after Kharchi Puja. In 2026, Kher Puja date is August 11. 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 […]
Shravan Maas 2026 in Marathi Calendar
Shravan Maas (Sawan mahina or Shravan month) is the 5th month in Marathi calendar of Maharashtra and some Konkan regions. In 2026, Shravan maas begins on August 13 and ends on September 11. Shravan month is the most favorite month for Lord Shiva. Shiv bhagwan drank Halahal and became Neelkanth during the Samudra Manthan (churning […]
Raksha Panchami 2026 | Rekha Panchami
Raksha Panchami (Rekha Panchami) is observed on the fifth day in second half during Shravan month. In 2026, Raksha Panchami date is September 1. It is believed that who missed to tie Rakhi or getting tied the Rakhi on Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Pournima, will tie and get tied Rakhi on Raksha Panchami. On Raksha […]
Shravan Purnima (Shravana Pournami), Full Moon Day in Sawan Month
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 2026, Shravan Purnima date is August 28. On the day of Shravan Purnima, Raksha bandhan is celebrated as a fond […]
Mangala Gauri Vratam (Shravana Mangala Gowri Puja)
Mangala Gauri Puja (Mangal Gowri Vrata) is observed on Shravan Mangalvars (Tuesdays during Shravan month). Mangala Gauri Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Mangala Gauri, who is popularly known as Goddess Parvati Devi. In 2026, as per North Indian calendars, the dates to perform Mangal Gowri Puja are: 4 August, 11 August, 18 August, 25 August. […]
Sawan Festival Recipes (Food items for Shravan Maas)
Sawan Festival Recipes (Food items for Shravan Maas) lists out the recipes for Sawan festival food items.. Tasty saawan recipes which are not only healthy but tasty as well! These festival recipes are exclusive to prepare during Sawan mahina or Shravan month which falls in August generally. I am sure not only you but also […]
Shrawan Month 2026 in Nepali calendar, Nepal Shravan Maas
Shrawan Month, Shravan Maas is the 4th month in traditional Nepali Hindu calendar followed in Nepal and some other surrounding places of the country. In 2026, Nepali Shrawan month begins on 17 July and ends on 16 August 2026. This is the 2083 Hindu year in Bikram Panchang of Nepal (Nepali Patro). Shrawan month is considered […]
First Shravan Somvar in 2026
3 August 2026 is First Shravan Somvar in North Indian Hindi calendars. In Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, it is on August 17. And in Nepali calendar, first Shravan Somvar Vrat date is July 20. 3 August falls on Krishna Paksha Panchami in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars; in Ashada Month […]
Jivati Puja, Jiviti Pooja: Shravan Shukravar Vrat in Maharashtra & Gujarat
Jiviti Puja, Jara Jivantika Puja (Jara Jeevantika Vrata) is a pooja observed by married women in Maharashtra and Gujarat on Fridays during Shravan month. In 2026, Jara Jivantika Puja dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September and 11 September. Jivati Puja is observed on one of the Fridays in Shravan month. Jiviti […]
Shravan Maas Mahatmya Katha | Importance of Shravan Mahina
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 […]
Mangala Gauri Puja 2026 | 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 2026 dates are Tuesday, 18 […]
Vittal Pujan on Budhvar in Shravan Month
Budhvar (Wednesdays) in Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Vittal (Vithala of Pandharpur). In 2026, Budh Pujan dates are: 12 August, 19 August, 26 August, 2 September and 9 September as per Marathi calendar. Vittal Pujan is observed on Wednesdays in Shravan Maas in Maharashtra and some parts of Karnataka (North Karnataka – Gulbarga, Bidar, […]
Shravan Somvar Shiva Puja Procedure, Vrat Vidhi in PDF (Download – Ebook)
Shravan Somvar Vrat is an auspicious vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on all Mondays of Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. Shravan Somvar vrat is widely observed in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchanl, Haryana, etc.. Shravan […]
Why Kanvariyas offer Gangajal at Deoghar Babadham in Shravan Month?
Why Kanvariyas offer Gangajal at Deoghar Babadham in Shravan Month? Here is the story.. The custom of carrying Kanwar started in the Treta Yuga – the silver age of Hindu mythology. Lord Rama had carried the holy ganges water from Sultanganj in a kanwar and offered to Lord Shiva at Babadham. The legend says that […]
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 2026, Budh Pujan dates are: 12 August, 19 August, 26 August, 2 September, 9 September as per Marathi calendar. It is mainly observed in Maharashtra and some places in Karnataka and Gujarat. Those who […]
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 2026, Shravan Guruvar Brihaspati Puja dates are: 30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August in North Indian calendars. Brihaspati Vrat 2026 dates in Marathi and Gujarati calendars are – 13 August, 20 August, 27 […]
Importance of Shiva Pooja in Shravan Month (Shivalinga Puja, Rudrabhisheka Pooja)
What is the importance Shiva Pooja in Shravan Month (Shivalinga Puja, Rudrabhisheka Pooja)? Why devotees perform Shiva Pooja in Shravan Month? Shravan Month is the favorite month for Lord Shiva and the somvar is the most auspicious for Shiva Pooja. Mainly on Shravan Somvar, Shiva Poojan is performed very widely throughout India, Nepal and all other […]
Shravan Amavasya | Amavasya in Shravan Month
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 2026, Shravan Amavasya date is August 12 in North Indian Hindi calendars and where it is on September 11 as per Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu calendars. Pola […]