Shravana Maas श्रावण
Shravana is the holiest month of the monsoon and the great month of Shiva. Each of its Mondays (Shravan Somvar) is kept as a special fast for Shiva.
- Presiding deity
- Shiva
- Season (ritu)
- Varsha (monsoon)
- Order
- Month 5 of 12
Significance
It is dense with festivals - Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan on its full moon, and Krishna Janmashtami - and is considered supremely auspicious for worship and vows, even as it lies within Chaturmas.
Festivals in Shravana
- Shravan Somvar (Shiva Mondays)
- Nag Panchami
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
Observances
A month of fasting and devotion: Shravan Somvar fasts for Shiva, offering water and bilva leaves at Shiva temples, and the tying of the rakhi on Raksha Bandhan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Shravana month?
Shravana is the holiest month of the monsoon and the great month of Shiva. Each of its Mondays (Shravan Somvar) is kept as a special fast for Shiva.
Which deity is worshipped in Shravana?
Shravana is devoted to Shiva. It is dense with festivals - Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan on its full moon, and Krishna Janmashtami - and is considered supremely auspicious for worship and vows, even as it lies within Chaturmas.
What festivals fall in Shravana?
Shravana is known for Shravan Somvar (Shiva Mondays), Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami. It is dense with festivals - Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan on its full moon, and Krishna Janmashtami - and is considered supremely auspicious for worship and vows, even as it lies within Chaturmas.
How is Shravana observed?
A month of fasting and devotion: Shravan Somvar fasts for Shiva, offering water and bilva leaves at Shiva temples, and the tying of the rakhi on Raksha Bandhan.
When is Shravana in Mumbai, MH (2026)?
Shravana runs from 13 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 in Mumbai, MH.
Last updated 29 July 2026