Raksha Panchami (Rekha Panchami) is observed on the fifth day in second half during Shravan month. In 2025, Raksha Panchami date is August 13. 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 Month
Shravana Masam (Shravan Mahina) begins in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Calendars
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 Shukravar Puja 2025 starts in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
Shravan Shukravar puja or Puja on Fridays in Shravan month is considered as highly auspicious vrat in many communities of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Shravan Shukravar Puja 2025 starts on July 25 in the above states with utmost gaiety. Large numbers of devotees throng the temples around the states and worshipped the Goddess. […]
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 2025, Shravan Purnima date is August 9. On the day of Shravan Purnima, Raksha bandhan is celebrated as a fond […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 2025, Jara Jivantika Puja dates are – July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22. Jivati Puja is observed on one of the Fridays in Shravan month. Jiviti is […]
First Shravan Somvar in 2025
14 July 2025 is First Shravan Somvar in North Indian Hindi calendars. In Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars, it is on July 28. And in Nepali calendar, first Shravan Somvar Vrat date is July 21. 14 July falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars; in Ashada Month […]
Shravan Somavar Vrat, Sawan Somvar Vrata: Lord Shiva Puja on Mondays in Sawan Month
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, […]
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 […]
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 2025, as per North Indian calendars, the dates to perform Mangal Gowri Puja are: July 15, August 22, August 29 and August […]
Damodara Dwadashi in Shravan Month
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 2026, Damodara Dwadashi date is August 24. Devotees those who observe fasting or upvas on Ekadashi (Putrada Ekadashi) would break their fast on this […]
Chandra Darshan, 5 August 2024 | Bhadrapad Month Chandra Darshanam
5 August 2024 is Chandra Darshan (Shravana Maasa Chandra Darshan). It falls in Shravan Month (Shravana Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. And it falls in Aadi Masam of Tamil calendar, Karkidakam Month of Malayalam calendar and Shraban Month of Bengali Panjika and Shraban Month in Nepali […]
Things to do in Shravan Maas
Things to Do During Shravan Maas Shravan, the fifth month of the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees believe this auspicious time brings blessings, prosperity, and spiritual growth. It’s a period for reflection, self-discipline, and deepening their connection with Lord Shiva through fasting and spiritual practices. Shravan offers a chance for self-improvement and […]
Shravan Mahina 2024 in North India | Sawan Mahina in Hindi calendars
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 […]
Shrawan Month 2024 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 2024, Nepali Shrawan month begins on 16 July and ends on 16 August 2024. This is the 2081 Hindu year in Bikram Panchang of Nepal (Nepali Patro). Shrawan month is considered […]
Bol Bam 2024 | Kanwar Yatra
Bol-Bam is a festival and pilgrimage that takes place during Shravan Maas, which is usually from July to August, in India and Nepal. It honors Shiva, also known as Bam or Bum. In 2024, Bol-Bam begins on 22 July and ends on 19 August with Shravan Purnima. The festivals run during the monsoon month of […]
Second Shravan Somvar in 2025
21 July 2025 is 2nd Shravan Somvar in North Indian Hindi calendars and it is on 4 August 2025 as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. And in Nepali Patro, 2nd Sawan Somvar Vrat date is July 28. 21 July falls on Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Shravan Month in Purnimant calendars whereas it is […]
Hanuman Puja in Shravan Month | Ashwattha Maruti Poojan on Shravan Shanivar
Shravan Shanivar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman Puja. This vrat is also known as Ashwattha Maruti Poojan in Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat. Ashwattha Maruti Poojan 2024 dates are – August 10, August 17, August 24 and August 31. Usually Shanivar or Saturday is dedicated to Hanuman Puja and in Shravan month Lord Hanuman […]