Shravan is the Hindu calendar’s fifth month. It occurs following the month of Ashadha. For Hindus, the month of Shravan is the most sacred and holy of the year. Every day of this month has special significance and is considered lucky. During this month, it is believed that one can obtain Lord Shiva’s and Lord Vishnu’s particular blessings. For Lord Shiva followers, the month of Shravan is extremely important.

There are two ways to mark the lunar month in the Hindu calendar. In one, the lunar month is counted from Purnima to Purnima (known as the Purnimanta calendar), whereas in the other, the lunar month is counted from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as the Amavasya calendar) (known as Amanta calendar).

Shravan month will begin on July 25, 2021, and end on August 22, 2021, in Northern Indian states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar. Every Monday, July 26, August 02, August 09, and August 16, Shravan Somvar Vrat will be observed.

Shravan month in southern and western India, including Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, will begin on August 22nd and end on September 7th, 2021. Every Monday, August 09, August 16, August 23, August 30, and September 06, Shravan Somvar Vrat will be observed.

In the month of Sawan, worshippers are showered with blessings and divinity. This month adorns believers’ souls as well as the natural world around them. Lord Shiva is said to pour particular grace and treat his worshippers with many boons during Shravan, the most auspicious month in the Hindu calendar.

Shravan, on the other hand, isn’t just about Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, and Goddess Lakshmi are also honoured throughout Shravan. So, let’s have a look at the Shravan Month’s dates, significance, Puja Vidhi, and Fast Rituals.

Significance of each day during Shravan Month 2021

1. Monday: Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Sawan Somvar Vrat is observed by all the devotees to honour Lord Shiva.
2. Tuesday: Dedicated to Goddess Gauri. Females observe Mangala Gauri Vrat on this day.
3. Wednesday: Dedicated to Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu.
4. Thursday: Dedicated to Lord Budha.
5. Friday: Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Married women observe Shravan Shukrawar Vrat for the well being of their family.
6. Saturday: Dedicated to Lord Shani. Sampat Shaniwar Vrat is followed by those who want to reduce the harmful effects of Shani.
7. Sunday: Dedicated to Suryadev.

The month of Shravan is also essential for many other festivals.

List Of Festivals In Shravana Month 2021

1- Kamika Ekadashi
Kamika Ekadashi festival is dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu and is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over by Hindus, all across the country. It is an auspicious fasting day of Hindus. It is believed that this holy Ekadashi pardons all the sins and the person attains ‘moksha’.

2- Hariyali Teej
As the name suggests, Hariyali Teej signifies greenery. Females worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day and follow all the rituals with faith and devotion to impress the deities.

3- Naag Panchmi
Naga Panchami is a traditional worship of snakes or serpents observed by Hindus throughout India, Nepal and other countries where Hindu adherents live. People make snakes out of clay, giving them different forms and colours. There is particular importance of snake-charmers too on this day, as they are offered milk and money.

4- Varalakshmi Vrat
It is a festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, a special Lakshmi pooja is performed to please Goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that the Varalakshmi form of the goddess bestows boons and fulfils all desires of her devotees.

5- Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi festival dedicated to Women who desire for a son, observe this Vrata. They pray to God and request him to protect their children from all evil.

6- Narali Purnima
Narali Purnima, also known as ‘Coconut Day’ is an important festival celebrated majorly by Hindus in the western coastal regions of India. People from the fisherman community celebrate this festival to ward off untoward incidents while sailing in the sea.

7- Raksha Bandhan
It is the Raksha Bandhan festival which celebrates the eternal love between brother and sister falls on the full moon day of the lunar month Shravan also called Shravan Purnima. Raksha Bandhan is a day to experience childhood, a day of sweets, a day to add sugar and spice up the blessed bond with your sister and a day to promise your sister to help her out in any event.

8- Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami or Janmashtami celebrates the birth of the famous Hindu God Lord Krishna. As per the Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna had descended on earth on the 8th day of the dark half of Saavan month, which is celebrated as Janmashtami.

Shravan month is considered one of the holiest months of the year. It is the best time to conduct all-important religious ceremonies.

Have a holy Shravan..!