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 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? 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Sravana Masam end date in 2026 is September 11, Shravana Amavasya (Polala Amavasya / Pithori Amavasya) in Hindu calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. According to North Indian calendars, Shravan Month end date is Shravan Purnima, 28 August 2026. As per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Gujarati calendars, Shravan Month begins […]
Ashwattha Maruti Poojan is a highly auspicious puja observed in Shravan Month on all Saturdays (Shravan Shanivar). In 2026, Ashwattha Maruti Poojan dates are – 15 August, 22 August, 29 August, and 5 September. Also popular as Shravan Shanivar Vrat, Ashwattha Maruti Poojan which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman Puja, is mainly observed in Maharashtra […]
Shravana Masam (Shravan month, Sawan mahina), is very auspicious Hindu month. Each and everyday during the Shravana Mas has some significance. Shravan Month 2026 in North Indian Hindi Calendars In 2026, Shravan Month begins on July 30 and ends on August 28 as per North Indian Hindi calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, […]
Shravana Masam, Sravan month, is the 5th month in traditional Telugu calendar followed in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Sravana Masam starts on August 13 and ends on September 11 with Shravana Amavasya. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sravanamasam is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Gauri. Nagula Panchami, Mangala Gauri Vratham, Varalakshmi Vratham, Rakhi Purnima, Sri […]
Shraban Month (Shravan Mash) is the 4th month in traditional Bengali calendar followed in West Bengal. In 2026, Shraban month starts on 18th July and ends on 17th August. Shraban Mash is very auspicious month as per Bengali Hindu beliefs. This is the year of 1433 in Bengali Panjika. Shivling Puja, Manasa Devi Ashtanag Puja, […]
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 2026 dates in North Indian Hindi panchang are: 3 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August. In Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu Panchangam Shravana Somvar […]
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 […]
Shravana masa or Shravana month is the 5th month in Hindu calendar or Kannada panchanga followed in Karnataka. In 2026, Shravana masa starts on August 13 and ends on September 11. Kannada Shravanamasa Shukla Paksha begins on 13 August and ends on August 28, 2026. Kannada Sravanamasa Krishna paksha starts on begins on August 29 […]
Shravan Ravivar Vrata (Sundays in Shravan Maas) is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Surya Bhagawan and Goddess Saraswati Mata. In 2026, Shravan Ravivar Vrata dates are – 16 August, 23 August, 30 August, 6 September. In North Indian calendars, Shravan Ravivar Vrat dates in 2026 are – 2 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August. […]
Jara Jivantika Puja, Jivantika Vrat is observed on Shravani Shukravar (Fridays in Shravan month) in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In 2026, Jara Jivantika Puja dates are – 14 August, 21 August, 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. In North Indian Hindi calendars, Jara Jivantika Puja 2026 dates are – 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 21 […]
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 2026, Shravan Maas begins on August 13 and ends on September 11. People follow all the rules or codes of Shravan month and observe Shravan […]
Narali Purnima (Narial Pournami) is regional festival of Maharashtra. Narali Purnima is observed on Shravan Purnima, the Full moon day in Sawan month. In 2026, Nariyal Poornima date is August 28. Narial Purnima is a traditional festival observed mainly in Coastal Maharashtra. Narali Pournami festival marks the Thanksgiving Day to Sea God. Fishermen and fishing […]
15 July 2026 is Chandra Darshan (Ashada Maasa Chandra Darshan). It falls in Ashada Month (Ashada Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. And it falls in Aani Masam of Tamil calendar, Mithunam Month of Malayalam calendar and Ashar Month of Bengali Panjika and Ashad Month […]