Sravana Masam 2026 Dates, Festivals, Somavaram and Vratham Calendar

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 2026 Dates

For understanding more, read about Amant & Purnimant Calendars.

Also, view Karthika Masam Dates.

Sravana Sukravaram Dates in 2026

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.

Sravana Somavaram Dates in 2026

In Sravana Masam, Mondays are dedicated to lord Shiva.

Mangala Gowri Vratham Dates in 2026

Mangala Gowri Vratham is observed by married women on Tuesdays in Sravana Masam.

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.

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

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.