Shravan Maas is the fifth month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra and is a highly auspicious month. Marathi Shravan Month 2023 is from July 18 to September 15. There is an Adhik Shravan month or extra Shravan month in Marathi calendar in 2023. This is from July 18 to August 16, 2023. Nija Shravan month or real Shravan month is from August 17, 2023 to September 15, 2023. Sawan month is highly auspicious and staunch Hindus do not eat meat products and perform different types of pujas. Mondays is dedicated to Shiva Pooja and on Tuesdays women perform Mangala Gowri Puja. Other important festivals and auspicious days include Nag Panchami, Narali Purnima, Sri Krishna Jayanti and Dahi Handi.
Adhik Shravan month begins at 12:02 AM on July 18 in Maharashtra.
Adhik Shravan month begins at 12:02 AM on July 18 in Maharashtra.
Nija Shravan month begins at 3:09 PM on August 16 in Maharashtra.
Adhik Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh in Shravan Month is on August 4 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 8:55 PM – Indian Standard Time.
Nija Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh in Shravan Month is on September 3 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 9:00 PM – Indian Standard Time.
The month is primarily dedicated to spirituality, pilgrimages, satsangs and above all worship of Lord Shiva.
The month is primarily dedicated to spirituality, pilgrimages, satsangs and above all worship of Lord Shiva.
Daily pujas in Marathi Shravan month
Monday – Shiva Puja
Tuesday – Mangala Gouri Puja
Wednesday – Budh Puja
Thursday – Brihaspati Puja
Friday – Jara Jivantika Puja
Saturday – Maruti Puja
Sunday – Aditya Puja
Adhik Shravan Maas Shukla Paksha and
Rituals - Pujas - Fasting in Shravan Month
- From the first day of Shravan, people observe various Vratas and rituals including abstaining from non-vegetarian food and restricted fasting.
- Fridays in the month is chosen for observing special pujas for the welfare of children and there are also community puja.
- People abstain from drinking alcohol and stop the use of all types of intoxicants.
- There are also many devout Hindus who only take a single meal during Shravan month.
- Some are of the view that restriction in diet is to avoid diseases during the period as Sawan falls during the peak monsoon season.
Adhik Shravan Maas - Extra Shravan Month
Adhik Shravan month begins at 12:02 AM on July 18, 2023 in Maharashtra.
Adhik Shravan Maas Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Shravan Mahina 2023 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from July 18 to August 1.
Shravan Maas 2023 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from August 2 to August 16.
Purnima in Adhik Marathi Shravan Maas
Shravan Purnima or Full moon day is on August 1, 2023.
The Purnima begins at 3:52 AM on August 1 and ends at 12:01 AM on August 2.
The Purnima begins at 3:52 AM on August 1 and ends at 12:01 AM on August 2.
Amavasya in Adhik Marathi Shravan Maas
Shravan Amavasya or No moon day is on August 16.
The Amavasi begins at 12:43 PM on August 15 and ends at 3:08 PM on August 16.
The Amavasi begins at 12:43 PM on August 15 and ends at 3:08 PM on August 16.
Adhik Shravan Mahina Ekadasi
Padmini Ekadasi – July 29
Parama Ekadasi – August 12
Adhik Shravan Mahina Pradosh
Pradosh – July 30
Pradosh – August 13
Please note that Adhik Shravan month 2023 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from July 18 to August 16.
Shravan Maas in Gujarat , Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka is similar to the Marathi Calendar.
Nija Shravan Maas - Real Shravan Month
Nija Shravan month begins at 3:09 PM on August 16 in Maharashtra.
Shravan Maas Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Shravan Mahina 2023 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from August 17 to August 31.
Shravan Maas 2023 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from August 31 to September 15.
Purnima in Marathi Shravan Maas
Shravan Purnima or Full moon day is on August 31, 2023.
The Purnima begins at 10:59 AM on August 30 and ends at 7:04 AM on August 31.
Raksha Bandhan and Nariyal Purnima are observed on August 30.
Rik Shravani is also on August 30.
The Purnima begins at 10:59 AM on August 30 and ends at 7:04 AM on August 31.
Raksha Bandhan and Nariyal Purnima are observed on August 30.
Rik Shravani is also on August 30.
Amavasya in Marathi Shravan Maas
Shravan Amavasya or No moon day is on September 14 and September 15.
The Amavasi begins at 4:49 AM on September 14 and ends at 7:10 AM on September 15.
Pola is observed on September 14.
Pithori Amavasya is on September 14.
The Amavasi begins at 4:49 AM on September 14 and ends at 7:10 AM on September 15.
Pola is observed on September 14.
Pithori Amavasya is on September 14.
Shravan Mahina Ekadasi
Putrada Ekadasi – August 27
Aja Ekadasi – September 10
Shravan Mahina Pradosh
Pradosh – August 28
Pradosh – September 12
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Marathi Shravan Maas 2023 are:
Madhushravani Tritiya – August 19
Durva Ganapati Vrat – August 20
Nag Panchami – August 21
Kalki Jayanti - August 22
Kalki Jayanti - August 22
Durva Ashtami – August 24
Varalakshmi Vrat – August 25
Rig Shravani – August 30
Rig Shravani – August 30
Narali Purnima and Raksha Bandhan – August 30
Sri Krishna Jayanti – September 6
Dahi Handi and Gopalkala – September 7
Please note that Shravan month 2023 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from July 4 to July 17 and August 17 to August 31.
Shravan Maas in Gujarat , Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka is similar to the Marathi Calendar.
Next month in Marathi calendar is the Bhadrapad Month.
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