Shravan Mahina, or Sawan Month, is one of the holiest Hindu months and is dedicated to Lord Shiva in
It must be noted that in calendars followed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,
- Shravan Krishna Paksha begins on July 8, 2009 in Traditional North Indian Calendar and ends on July 22, 2009.
- Shravan Shukla Paksha begins on July 22 and ends on August 6, 2009.
The auspicious days are
Shravan Somwar – Monday Fasting dedicated to Lord Shiva
Hariyali Amavasi – July 22
Surya Grahan – July 22
Hariyali Teej – July 24
Nag Panchami – July 26
Tulsi Das Jayanti – July 28
Raksha Bandan – August 5.
Shravan month is considered highly auspicious and is referred as one of the holiest months in Traditional Hindi Calendar. Shravan Month is also the first month in the Chatur Maas - four holy months.

2 comments:
when is pithar paksh?
Lee - Perth, WA
In 2009, the Shraddh Pitru Paksh begins on September 4 and ends with Mahalaya Pitru Paksha on September 18.
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