New Delhi: The auspicious month of Sawan or Shravan has begun from July 17 this year. During this period, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are prayed with full fervour and gusto. The devotees of Bhole Baba immerse themselves in the bhakti of the Lord seeking their blessings.


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The pious month falls during July-August, as per Gregorian calendar and is considered to be extremely auspicious where devotees pray to Lord Shiva and his consort Mata Parvati.


The first Monday of Sawan, which happens to be today (July 17), holds greater significance for devotees, who even observe fast (vrat) during this period and perform puja. Some even visit Lord Shiva temples in the morning after taking bath and bow down to the almighty.


According to Drikpanchang.com, here's a complete calendar of Sawan Mondays with Somwar vrat date for Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand. In the North, Purnimant Lunar Calendar is followed.


July 17 - Sawan begins in North India


July 22 - First Monday vrat


July 29 - Second Monday vrat


Aug 5 - Third Monday vrat


Aug 12- Fourth Monday vrat


Aug 15 - Sawan ends


However, the calendar slightly varies down South. In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Amavasyant Lunar Calendar.


Aug 2 - Sawan begins in South India


Aug 5 - First Monday vrat


Aug 12 - Second Monday vrat


Aug 19 - Third Monday vrat


Aug 26 - Fourth Monday vrat


Aug 30 - Sawan ends


Check Sawan calendar for Nepal, parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh


July 16 - Sawan begins


July 22 - First Monday vrat


July 29 - Second Monday vrat


Aug 5 - Third Monday vrat


Aug 12 - Fourth Monday vrat


Aug 16 - Sawan ends (Nepal)


The Shiva-Parvati temples echo with 'Har Har Mahadev' chants during the month of Shravan/Sawan as devotees throng the place of worship in huge numbers, especially on Mondays. The first day of the week is dedicated to Lord Shiva, therefore, it becomes even more significant during the holy month of Sawan.