In the Hindu calendar, Shravan is the fifth month. It follows the month of Ashadha. Hindus think of Shravan month as the most important and holy time of the year. Every day in this month has its own significance and is thought to be lucky. People believe that during this month, they can get extra help from Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. For people who worship Lord Shiva, the month of Shravan is very important.
There are two ways to keep track of the lunar month on the Hindu Calendar. In one, the lunar month goes from Purnima to Purnima, which is called the Purnimanta calendar. In the other, the lunar month goes from Amavasya to Amavasya, which is called the Amavasya calendar (known as Amanta calendar).
In the month of Sawan, devotees get a lot of blessings and divine help. This month makes people’s souls and the world around them more beautiful. During the month of Shravan, which is the best month in the Hindu calendar, Lord Shiva is thought to show his followers extra favour and give them many gifts.
But Shravan is not just a time to honour Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, and Goddess Lakshmi are also honoured as gods during the month of Shravan. So, let’s read about the dates, meanings, pujas, and fasts of the Shravan month.
Significance of each day during Shravan Month
- Monday is a day for Lord Shiva. All devotees take part in Sawan Somvar Vrat to honour Lord Shiva.
- Tuesday: Honoring the goddess Gauri. On this day, women do Mangala Gauri Vrat.
- Wednesday is a day for worshipping Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu.
- Thursday: Honoring Lord Buddha.
- Friday is a day for honouring the goddess Lakshmi. For the sake of their families, married women keep the Shravan Shukrawar Vrat.
- Saturday: Honoring Lord Shani. People who want to lessen the bad effects of Shani do the Sampat Shaniwar Vrat.
- Sunday is a day for Suryadev
Rituals During Shravana Masa
The whole month of Sravana is full of good luck. During the Sravana Masam, the following rituals are done to get Lord Shiva’s blessing:
During the month of Sawan or on Mondays (Sravana Somavaram)
After taking a bath every day, going to the Lord Shiva temple and giving Panchamrutha Abhishekam to Shiva Linga.
Offer Bilva Patra to Lord
Recite Maha Mrityunjay Mantra, Lingastakam & Shiva Namasmarana as many times as possible
Some of the devotees fast for the whole month and give Lord Shiva gifts every day.
Shravana Masa Calendar 2022
| Date | Importance |
| Friday 29 July | Shravana Masa Chandrodayam Shravana Shukravaram |
| Saturday 30 July | Shrungar Dwitiya / Sindhara Dooj |
| Sunday 31 July | Hariyali Teej, Madhushrava Tritiya |
| Monday 1 August | Durva Ganapati Vratham Vinayaka Chathurthi Naga Chathurthi |
| Tuesday 2 August | Nagula Panchami Garuda Panchami Samaveda Upakarma Rig Shukla Yajur Hiranyakeshi Shravani Jagrat Gauri Vrat (Jagrat Gowri Panchami) |
| Wednesday 3 August | Surya Shashti Aadi Perukku Samaveda Upakarma Kalki Jayanti Supoudan Varna Shashti Shriyal Shashti |
| Thursday 4 August | Sheetala Saptami Goswami Tulasidas Jayanti |
| Friday 5 August | Varalakshmi Vratham |
| Saturday 6 August | Pushpashtami Durvashtami Kaumari Devi Puja |
| Sunday 7 August | Asha Dashami Dadhivrata Arambham |
| Monday 8 August | Sravana Putrada Ekadasi Pavitra Ekadashi |
| Tuesday 9 August | Damodara Dwadashi Pradosh Vrat |
| Wednesday 10 August | Sravana Trayodashi |
| Thursday 11 August | Chaturdashi Rigveda Upakarma Yajurveda Upakarma |
| Friday 12 August | Rakshabandhan – Rakhee Pournami Varalakshmi Vratham Hayagriva Jayanti (Hayagriva Utpatti) Balabhadra Puja (Odisha) Amarnath Yatra Jandhyala Purnima Vikhanasa Jayanti Jhulan Yatra Samapti Nariyali Purnima |
| Saturday 13 August | Vidiya Sri Raghavendra Aradhana |
| Sunday 14 August | Thadiya |
| Monday 15 August | Sankashti Chaturthi Bahula Chaturthi |
| Tuesday 16 August | Panchami |
| Wednesday 17 August | Simha Sankranthi Magha Karthe Balarama Jayanti |
| Thursday 18 August | Sri Krishna Janmashtami |
| Friday 19 August | Gokulashtami Vaishnava Sri Krishna Jayanti Sravana Shukravaram |
| Saturday 20 August | Navami |
| Sunday 21 August | Dashami |
| Monday 22 August | Aja Ekadashi |
| Tuesday 23 August | Mangala Gowri Vratham |
| Wednesday 24 August | Pradosha Vratham |
| Thursday 25 August | Masa Shivaratri |
| Friday 26 August | Sravana Shukra Varam |
| Saturday 27 August | Polala Amavasya Kushotpatini Amavasya Darsh Pitori Amavasya Krishna Angaraka Chaturdashi |
List of Festivals in Sawan or Shravana Masam
1- Kamika Ekadashi
The Kamika Ekadashi festival is all about worshipping Lord Vishnu, and Hindus all over the country celebrate it with great joy. It is a good day for Hindus to fast. People believe that on this holy Ekadashi, all of their sins are forgiven and they reach “moksha.”
2- Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej means “greenery,” just like its name suggests. On this day, women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. They do all the rituals with faith and devotion to show the gods how much they care.
3- Naag Panchmi
Hindus all over India, Nepal, and other places where Hindus live celebrate Naga Panchami, which is a traditional day to worship snakes or serpents. People use clay to make snakes with different shapes and colours. On this day, milk and money are given to snake-charmers, which shows how important they are.
4- Varalakshmi Vrat
It is a celebration honouring Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, a special Lakshmi pooja is done to please the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. People believe that the goddess’s Varalakshmi form gives gifts and makes all of her followers’ wishes come true.
5- Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is a festival for women who want a son. Women who want a son should do this Vrata. They pray to God and ask him to keep all harm away from their children.
6- Narali Purnima
Narali Purnima, which is also called “Coconut Day,” is a big Hindu holiday that is mostly celebrated in the western coastal areas of India. People from the fishing community hold this festival to keep bad things from happening while they are out on the sea.
7- Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that honours the love between brothers and sisters. It takes place on Shravan Purnima, which is the full moon day of the lunar month Shravan. Raksha Bandhan is a day to remember what it was like to be a child, a day to eat sweets, a day to sweeten and spice up your blessed relationship with your sister, and a day to promise to help your sister no matter what.
8- Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami, also called Janmashtami, is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the day Lord Krishna was born. Hindu mythology says that Lord Krishna came to earth on the eighth day of the dark half of the Saavan month. This day is known as Janmashtami and is a holiday.
People think of Shravan as one of the holiest months of the year. It is the best time to hold religious ceremonies that are very important.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
What are the most important festivals held throughout Sravana Masam?
Nagula Panchami, Rakhi Pournami, Varalakshmi Vratham, Sravana Somavaram, Mangala Gowri Vratham, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Polala Amavasya are the most popular festivals during Sravana Masam.
Is Sravana Masam good for marriages?
Yes, Sravana masam is a highly fortunate time for weddings. When Adhika Masam or unlucky days arrive, however, marriages, gruha pravesham, and other celebrations are not permitted.
Why do we celebrate the month of Sravan?
On the Purnima of the Sawan month, Sravana Nakshatra is the ruling star, hence the month is referred to as Sawan Mahina or Sravana Masam. And the month of t is associated with the onset of the South-West monsoons.
According to Hindu legend, the Samudra Manthanam (the sea’s churning) occurred during this Sravanam month.
What dates constitute Shravana Masa in 2022?
In 2022, Sravana Masam will begin on Friday, 29 July, and end on Saturday, 27 August.
Importance of Sravana Masam?
According to ancient holy books, the Samudra Manthanam (churning of the sea) occurred during this Sravanam month. And numerous festivities are held throughout the Sravana Masam.
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