Shravan Mahina, or Sawan Mas, in the Hindi calendar is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2013, Shravan Mahina is from July 23 to August 21 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. Special prayers and rituals are performed in Lord Shiva temples and in sacred places associated with Siva. Kanwarias travel to the origin of Ganga River
In Maharashtra, Gujarat , Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Shravan month begins on August 7, 2013 and ends on September 5.
It is believed that Lord Shiva to save the world drank the poison ‘halahala’ that came out during the Samdura Manthan or churning of ocean. It is said that the gods in Hindu pantheon assembled to witness this holy act of Shiva. Water from Ganga is offered to cool Lord Shiva and to alleviate the ill effects of the poison.
The main Shravan Puja is the worship of Shivling with Gangajal, Bilva leaves or pure water. Some people observe fast on Mondays. Many people observe different vows during the month like having only vegetarian food, or reading a particular Holy Scripture on all days of the month.
Shiva temples across North India have special poojas in this month. Deoghar Baidhyanath Dham and Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Shravan Mahina is also the first month of Chatur Mas – the four holiest months in Hindu Hindi Calendar.
Another unique feature is the strict observance of Sawan Somwar Vrata. Mondays are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Mondays in Shravan Mahina are even more auspicious.
Mangala Gouri Puja is performed on Tuesdays in Shravan Month.
Saturdays in Shravan month is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shani.
Millions of devotees visit the Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar and offer Ganga water collected from Sultanganj as Abhishek on the Shivling at the Deoghar Temple. This is the period of the Shravani mela at the temple.
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Hi,
I stumbled upon your blog trying to find out more about the Hindu Calendar.
I must say that you are doing a great job as far as spreading the cinformation is concerned. Great to see that in todays world where people don't even consider these things as genuine there are people who want to keep the traditions alive
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Thanx Abhilash. Very well written!
It was very helpful for me as I reside outside of India.
Keep up the good work!!
Great information... Even though I stayed in India through out my life but never paid any attention why we give so importance to shravan..
Keep up the good work!!!
During the month of Shravan, I Eat one meal a day and refrain from eating onion and garlic. Because Onions and Garlic are known to stimulate and heighten the senses and act as aphrodisiac. I also Grew up my Hair means I don't take a HairCut During this month.. I grew My Hair.
Many Eat food devoid of salt. Some fast the entire month, eating fruits, roots, tubes, milk and milk products and avoiding all forms of grains.
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Appreciate ur effot. In modern times and hectic lives ,thanks for making such info available on net
it is very informative and has answered many of my queries. good job done and keep it up
Great information.
I am really thankful to you for publishing this information which helps crore's of devotees.
Keep up the good work!!!
Hi;
I want to understand, why the months start on a different date for North India, as against for others? Shravan masa starts July 08, 2009 for north india, but on July 22 as per marathi calendars
Namaste Girish, This difference in date is because. In North India a month is calculated from full to full moon - purnima to purnima. In other places it is from the day after Amavasi to Amavasi. (New moon to no moon).
Om Namah Shivaye !
It was so good to find such detailed answers to my queries on Shravan Vrat , here.
I am trying hard to continue the traditions we learnt as children and having information like this is extremely helpful when elders are not around to guide me.
Bless You.
May the Shravan Maas bless you with more wisdom.
Minakshi .W
I really apprecuate your efforts. Please include more information about hindu custom and culture infact religion it is the most powerfull and wonderfull of all religion.
Hi
We are recently married couple and my wife has started telling me that we will not be having sex (sorry about the language) during the whole month of shravan as she has ganapati at her home and this is as per the hindu rules and regulations. Is this true?
@Anonymous, You don't need to be sorry for using the term 'sex' that is something very natural.
Different Hindu communities have different believes.
Shravan is usually dedicated to Lord Shiva. I have not heard about Ganapati and Shravan full month rituals.
But in most north and western parts of India people observe several fasts and rituals and abstain from several activities in the month. Like some people only take a single meal etc.
Thanks
thank you sir..ur blog is very helpful ..i believe a lot in god and hindu rituals.. and i think it shud b done as per the shastras.. i regularly visit them as i m not at home and studing outside.. keep updating them..
Hi Abhilash
For a person like me who does not have a lot of knowledge about the rituals but would love to perform them nevertheless, this is a very informative blog. Thanks for the information and really hope you can con.tinue adding more
Hi,
I am recently married. Is it really necessary to stay away(in terms of love making) from my husband in this month as he is fasting the whole month but he does not want to stay away from me. Can you pls suggest if its okay to make love while fasting in shravan?
YES PL. CELIBACY IS MUST.
hi..
can any one tell me sharwan kumar father name
congratulations on providing such a vital information on the importance of these month, i would like to know more about the importance of worshipping parad shivling in the month of shravan which i have come across while gathering information , which is available for sale in genuine form at www.paradshivling.in
can we do sex in shravan ? plz answer me fast my wife said me we cant do sex ....
same here.......
someone pls answer......
Sex is not considered as sin in Hinduism. If both the partners have no problem you can do it in any month including Shravan.
No vrat is polluted if you indulge in sex as it is also natural.
i m fasting for full month since last two year, i don't shave for full month. But currently i m applying for a job change and i m confused that should i shave or not as it will impact while i m getting interviewed. pls answer also that why we can't shave in shavan
Can u kiss and be intimate with ur partner during sharavan?
Hello,
I was curious, is it ok to engage in sexual activity during the month of Shravan?
You have sex during Shravan month.
Hello
Is it an auspicious time to have weddings during Shravan month.
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