Shravan, also popularly known as Sawan, is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and is considered highly auspicious. In Maharashtra, Shravana holds great religious significance and is marked by various festivals, rituals, and celebrations. Shravan Maas is the fifth month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra and is a highly auspicious month. This year, Shravan Somwar Vrat will commence on August 5, 2024, and conclude on September 3, 2024. The Shravan Somwar Vrat days will fall on August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 and September 2 with the conclusion on September 3.

Shravana is considered to be a holy month in the Hindu calendar due to the auspicious festivals that are celebrated during this time. Many devotees observe fasts on Mondays, known as Shravan Somvar and special prayers, abhishekas, and offerings are made at Lord Shiva temples across the state.

Sawan 2024 in Maharashtra Start and End Dates

  • Shravan 2024 in Maharashtra will start on August 5 and conclude on September 3. The Sawan Somwar 2024 vrat days will fall on August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 and September 2.

On the Tuesdays of Shravan month, women perform Mangala Gauri Puja and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. For many Hindus, the month of Shravana is a month of fasting when they abstain from non-vegetarian food and alcohol.

This holy month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and hence devotees of Lord Shiva observe various rituals and practices during this time to seek blessings and spiritual growth. As per religious beliefs, it is said that devotees who worship Lord Shiva during this month are blessed with prosperity, good luck and happiness.

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