Supodan Varna Shasti is performed on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Shravan month. The sixth day in a traditional Hindu calendar is known as Sashti and therefore it is also known as Supaudana Shashti Vrata. In 2019, the date of Supodan Varna Shasti is on August 6.
Supodan Varna Shasti is of importance in Marathi culture. The ritual is only performed by few Hindu communities. Special prayers are offered to Lord Shiva on the day. Food cooked using pulse and rice is eaten on the day. The same is also offered as Prasad.