Shravan Purnima 2024 will be marked on August 19. As the name suggests, this celebration is the full moon day in the holy month of Shravan and is sure to be marked with festive celebrations by one and all. The most common celebration of Shravan Purnima is the observance of Raksha Bandhan in North India. People often observe the Shravan Purnima Vrat to celebrate this day. Shravan Purnima 2024 is also falling on the auspicious day of Shravan Somwar or Monday. This is sure to make Shravan Purnima Vrat all the more special. As we prepare to celebrate Shravan Purnima 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day: how to celebrate Shravan Purnima, Shravan Purnima Vrat Timing and more. Shravan Purnima witnesses numerous festivals and rituals followed across India in addition to Raksha Bandhan. They are Narali Purnima in Maharashtra, Avani Avittam or Yajurveda Upakarma in Tamil Nadu, Gayatri Jayanti and Hayagriva Jayanti.

When is Shravan Purnima 2024?

Shravan Purnima will be celebrated on August 19. The Purnima Tithi for Shravan Purnima 2024 begins at 04:34 on Aug 19, 2024 and will go on till 01:25 on Aug 20, 2024. The Shravan Purnima Vrat will be observed from the crack of dawn till the moonrise on the day.

Moonrise on Purnima Upavasa Day - 18:33

Significance of Shravan Purnima

The celebration of Shravan Purnima is marked with various festive observances and rituals. The most common celebration is the observance of Shravan Purnima Vrat. It is beloved for observing the Shravan Purnima Vrat by those seeking to appease the almighty. One of the main festivals marked on  Shravan Purnima is Raksha Bandhan. However, various other festivals are also marked on this occasion, including the celebration of Narali Purnima in Maharashtra, Avani Avittam or Yajurveda Upakarma in Tamil Nadu, Gayatri Jayanti, Hayagriva Jayanti and World Sanskrit Day or Sanskrit Diwas.

While the entire month of Shravan is focused on worshiping Lord Shiva, the commemoration of Shravan Purnima is often dedicated to Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva, in addition to other deities. People believe that observing Shravan Purnima Vrat can help people seek prosperity and peace for themselves and their family. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Shravan Purnima 2024!

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