About Sravana Masam
Sravana Masam or Sawan Mahina is the fifth month in traditional Hindu calendar. The month falls just after Ashada Masam.
During Sravan month, the Sravana Nakshatra is the ruling Star on full Moon day (Pournami), hence this month has been named as Sravana masam.
Shravana Masam is considered as very auspicious. Devotees worships Goddess Lakshmi, Sri Maha Vishnu and Lord Shiva during the month.
Sravana Nakshatra is the birth star of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. According to ancient scriptures, Pujas and Vratha done in this month gives most auspicious results.
Vara Lakshmi vratham, Mangala Gowri vratham, Naga Panchami, Rakhi Pournami, Polala Amavasya are the most important and popular festivals in Sravana Masa.
Shravana Masam 2024 Dates
When is Sravana Masam in 2024?
In the Amavasyant calendar following states Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu,
Sravana Masam in 2024
In 2024, Sravana Masam starts on Monday, 5th August, and ends on Tuesday, 3rd September.
Adhika Sravanam in 2024
There is no adhika Sravanam in 2024
Sawan Mahina 2024 Dates for Purnimanth following States
In Purnimanth following states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and other North Indian states,
- Sawan Mahina in 2024 starts on Monday, July 22, and ends on Monday, August 19
There is fifteen days difference in the starting time of Sravan month depending on the calendar they follow in the region.
But all the festivals will fall on the same day as per the Gregorian calendar.
For understanding more, read about Amant & Purnimant Calendars.
Also, view Karthika Masam Dates.
Sravana Sukravaram Dates in 2024
In Sravana Masam, Fridays are most important for the worship of Sri Maha Lakshmi. Ladies celebrate Varalakshmi Vratham on Fridays, generally on the second Friday or the Friday just before Purnima day.
- August 9
- August 16
- August 23
- August 30
Sravana Somavaram Dates in 2024
In Sravana Masam, Mondays are dedicated to lord Shiva.
- August 5
- August 12
- August 19
- August 26
- September 2
Mangala Gowri Vratham Dates in 2024
Mangala Gowri Vratham is observed by married women on Tuesdays in Sravana Masam.
- August 6
- August 13
- August 20
- August 27
- September 3
Importance of Sravana Masam
During this very auspicious Sravana month, Mother Lakshmi’s grace overflows in abundance, and so this month is dedicated to the worship of Sri Maha Lakshmi Devi.
Tuesdays and Fridays are two very significant days for worshipping any form of Divine Mother, and observing these days during the month of Shravana is even more powerful.
Lord Shiva Worshipped During Sravan Month
As per ancient scriptures, the Samudra Manthanam (churning of the sea) was done during this month of Sravanam. It was a combined effort done by both, the Gods & the Demons.
The Sumeru Parvatha was used for churning and the Snake Vasuki which circles around the neck of Lord Shiva was used as a rope. A large number of invaluable Gems came out of the sea as a result of this churning.
In the end, poison (Halahal or Amruth) came out which had the capacity to destroy everything. None of the Gods or Demons were able to deal with this poison and finally, Lord Shiva came to the rescue. Lord Shiva drank the entire Halahal and stored it in his throat which turned blue due to poison.
Hence, Lord Shiva got the name Neel Kanth ( Blue Throat ). This way, Lord Shiva gave a new life to everyone during this month and therefore, this month is supposed to be very auspicious.
Rituals During Sravana Masam
The entire month of Sravana is very auspicious. Following rituals are observed during the Sravana Masam for the blessings of Lord Shiva
- Fasting during the Sawan month or Mondays (Sravana Somavaram)
- Visiting Lord Shiva temple every day after taking Bath and offer Panchamrutha Abhishekam to Shiva Linga
- Offer Bilva Patra to Lord
- Recite Maha Mrityunjay Mantra, Lingastakam & Shiva Namasmarana as many times as possible
- Some of the devotees observe fast for this entire month and make offerings to Lord Shiva every day.
Sravana Masam Daily Calendar 2022
Date | Importance |
Friday 29 July |
Shravana Masa Chandrodayam Shravana Shukravaram |
Saturday 30 July |
Shrungar Dwitiya / Sindhara Dooj |
Sunday 31 July |
Hariyali Teej, Madhushrava Tritiya |
Monday 1 August |
Durva Ganapati Vratham Vinayaka Chathurthi Naga Chathurthi |
Tuesday 2 August |
Nagula Panchami Garuda Panchami Samaveda Upakarma Rig Shukla Yajur Hiranyakeshi Shravani Jagrat Gauri Vrat (Jagrat Gowri Panchami) |
Wednesday 3 August |
Surya Shashti Aadi Perukku Samaveda Upakarma Kalki Jayanti Supoudan Varna Shashti Shriyal Shashti |
Thursday 4 August |
Sheetala Saptami Goswami Tulasidas Jayanti |
Friday 5 August |
Varalakshmi Vratham |
Saturday 6 August |
Pushpashtami Durvashtami Kaumari Devi Puja |
Sunday 7 August |
Asha Dashami Dadhivrata Arambham |
Monday 8 August |
Sravana Putrada Ekadasi Pavitra Ekadashi |
Tuesday 9 August |
Damodara Dwadashi Pradosh Vrat |
Wednesday 10 August |
Sravana Trayodashi |
Thursday 11 August |
Chaturdashi Rigveda Upakarma Yajurveda Upakarma |
Friday 12 August |
Rakshabandhan – Rakhee Pournami Varalakshmi Vratham Hayagriva Jayanti (Hayagriva Utpatti) Balabhadra Puja (Odisha) Amarnath Yatra Jandhyala Purnima Vikhanasa Jayanti Jhulan Yatra Samapti Nariyali Purnima |
Saturday 13 August |
Vidiya Sri Raghavendra Aradhana |
Sunday 14 August |
Thadiya |
Monday 15 August |
Sankashti Chaturthi Bahula Chaturthi |
Tuesday 16 August |
Panchami |
Wednesday 17 August |
Simha Sankranthi Magha Karthe Balarama Jayanti |
Thursday 18 August |
Sri Krishna Janmashtami |
Friday 19 August |
Gokulashtami Vaishnava Sri Krishna Jayanti Sravana Shukravaram |
Saturday 20 August |
Navami |
Sunday 21 August |
Dashami |
Monday 22 August |
Aja Ekadashi |
Tuesday 23 August |
Mangala Gowri Vratham |
Wednesday 24 August |
Pradosha Vratham |
Thursday 25 August |
Masa Shivaratri |
Friday 26 August |
Sravana Shukra Varam |
Saturday 27 August |
Polala Amavasya Kushotpatini Amavasya Darsh Pitori Amavasya Krishna Angaraka Chaturdashi |
Popular Festivals in Sawan or Shravana Masam
Amant Festivals | Purnimant Festivals |
Shravana Somvar Vrat | Kamika Ekadashi |
Mangala Gauri Vrat | Shravana Somvar Vrat |
Hariyali Teej | Mangala Gauri Vrat |
Naga Panchami | Hariyali Teej |
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Naga Panchami |
Varalakshmi Vratam | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
Raksha Bandhan | Varalakshmi Vratam |
Gayatri Jayanti | Raksha Bandhan |
Kalki Jayanti | Gayatri Jayanti |
Hayagriva Jayanthi | Kalki Jayanti |
Narali Purnima | Hayagriva Jayanthi |
Sanskrit Diwas | Narali Purnima |
Kajari Teej | Sanskrit Diwas |
Janmashtami | |
Aja Ekadashi | |
Dahi Handi | |
Gayathri Japam |
Know more about 12 Hindu Months.
FAQs – Sravana Masam
Is Sravana Masam Auspicious?
As per the Hindu Scriptures, Sravana Masam is very auspicious. Many Hindus observe fast in the whole month and worships Goddess Lakshmi.
What are the main festivals celebrated during Sravana Masam?
Rakhi Pournami, Nagula Panchami, Varalakshmi Vratham, Sravana Somavaram, Mangala Gowri Vratham, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Polala Amavasya are the most popular festivals in Sravana Masam.
Is Sravana Masam good for housewarming and marriages?
Yes, Sravana Masam is very auspicious for housewarming, marriages and any other function. But when Adhika Masam or inauspicious days comes in it is not good for marriages, gruha pravesham or any other events.
Why do we celebrate Sravan month?
On the Purnima day of Sawan month, the ruling star is Sravana Nakshatra, so the month is called as Sawan Mahina or Sravana Masam. And the month is t is connected to the arrival of the South-West monsoons. According to Hindu mythology, the Samudra Manthanam (churning of the sea) was done during this month of Sravanam.
Which masam comes after Sravana masam?
Bhadrapada Masam comes after Sravana Masam.
Find Telugu Sravana Masam calendar, Sravana Masam dates as per Telugu calendar. Sravana Masam dates for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Telugu states. Sravana Sukravaram Dates, Mangala Gowri Vratham Dates, Sravana Somavaram dates. Sravan Mahina Date for North Indian states.
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