Introduction
Sawan is a special month for Hindus, and it usually happens from late July to the third week of August. This month is highly important for followers of Lord Shiva. During Sawan, many festivals and religious ceremonies, known as poojas, take place. The Mondays in the month of Sawan are particularly special and are observed as Shravan Mass Somvar.
The month of Shravana is important in India because it’s when the southwest monsoons arrive, bringing much-needed rain. During Shravana, many Hindus choose to fast. They fast on Mondays to show their respect to Lord Shiva, and on Tuesdays to honour Goddess Parvati.
The Legend About Lord Shiva
During the month of Shravana, it is believed that Lord Shiva saved the world by drinking poison. This poison was discovered when the Gods and Demons were stirring the ocean to find a special drink called ‘Amrit’ or Nectar.
While mixing, they came across a dangerous poison called ‘Halahal’ that could destroy everything. The Gods prayed to Lord Shiva for help, and he drank the poison to protect the world.
The Gods gave Lord Shiva the holy water of the Ganga River for reducing the effect of poison. As a result, his throat turned blue, Hence he is called ‘Neelkanth’ or Blue Throat. This event occurred on a Monday. That’s why Mondays, also known as ‘Somvar’ in the month of Shravana are considered very lucky.

Worshipping and Fasting
Worshipping Lord Shiva during this month is considered more fruitful than during normal days. Many observe fast for a happy married life or for the happiness of their children. Some only observe the fast on Monday, known as the “Sawan Somvar Vrat”.
Observing fast during is considered healthy according to scientific belief as well our digestive system slows down during this season.
Apart from fasting, feeding the poor, cows, offering Bilvapatra to Lord Shiva and early morning worship are the major things done during Sawan to seek blessings from God.
Important Festival and Dates Celebrated in Shravan Month 2023
Here are some important dates of the festivals during sawan Month 2023.
North India (Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, MadhyaPradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar)
Date | Day | Event |
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July 4,2023 | Tuesday | Shravana Begins North |
July 10,2023 | Monday | First Shravan Somwar Vrat |
July 17,2023 | Monday | Second Shravan Somwar Vrat |
July 18,2023 | Tuesday | Shravana Adhika Maas Begins |
July 24,2023 | Monday | Leaped First Shravan SomwarVrat |
July 31,2023 | Monday | Leaped Third Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 7,2023 | Monday | Leaped Third Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 14,2023 | Monday | Leaped Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 16,2023 | wednesday | Shravana Adhika Maas Ends |
July 31,2023 | Monday | Wednesday |
August 28,2023 | Thursday | Shravana Ends |
August 21,2023 | Monday | Third Shravan Somwar Vrat |
July 31, 2023 | Monday | Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 28,2023 | Monday | Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 31,2023 | Thursday | Shravana Ends |
Other States(Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu)
Date | Day | Event |
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July 18,2023 | Tuesday | Shravana Begins South |
July 24,2023 | Monday | Leaped First Shravan Somwar Vrat |
July 31,2023 | Monday | Leaped Second Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 7,2023 | Monday | Leaped Third Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 14,2023 | Monday | Leaped Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 16,2023 | Wednesday | Shravana Adhika Maas Ends |
August 21,2023 | Monday | First Shravan Somwar Vrat |
August 28,2023 | Monday | Second Shravan Somwar Vrat |
September 11,2023 | Friday | Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat |
September 15,2023 | Friday | Shravana Ends |
Festivals Celebrated during Shravan Month
Date | Festival Names |
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July 13,2023 | Kamika Ekadashi Vrat |
August 19,2023 | Hariyali Teej |
August 21,2023 | Nag Panchami |
August 27,2023 | Shravan Putrada Ekadashi |
August 25,2023 | Varalakshmi Vratam |
August 30,2023 | Shravani Purnima |
August 30,2023 | Raksha Bandhan |
August 31,2023 | Sanskrit Diwas |
September 6,2023 | Krishna Janmashtami |
September 20,2023 | Rishi Panchami |
Hope, this information is helpful to follow Sharavan Month. Visit top tourist places and temples this sharavan and you can even perform puja during this month and take blessing from Lord Shiva. Book online puja at YatraDham.Org.