Shravan Begins In Maharashtra, Gujarat And Parts Of South India: All You Need To Know About The Month Dedicated To Lord Shiva And Goddess Parvati
Shravan, also known as Sawan is one of the holiest month which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is one of the most sacred Hindu observance which is observed in the month of July and August. The holy month has begun from Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and parts of South India, whereas, the Shravan month began on July 29 in northern parts of India,…
Shravan, a significant Hindu month dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, commenced on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of southern India. This 28-day holy period, observed on varying dates across northern and southern India due to differing calendars, will conclude on September 11, 2026.
Devotees commence the Shravan Somvar Vrat, a ritual fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, on every Monday of this month. The vrat holds significance for both unmarried women, who seek a suitable life partner, and married couples, who pray for a harmonious marriage. The fast entails abstaining from food and water, visiting Shiva temples, performing Abhishekam (ritual bathing of the Shiva Linga), and reciting Lord Shiva mantras.
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