Mumbai: The auspicious month of Shravan has begun in north India. The divine month which is dedicated to Lord Shiva began on July 20. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Shravan or savan mahina is celebrated with utmost devotion. And specifically on Mondays, devotees observe fasts and visit temples to offer milk, water, and bilva leaves to the almighty. A number of unmarried women initiate their 16 Somvar vrat on the first Monday of the Shravan mahina.


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You may make a note of the following Shravan Somvar dates:


According to the calendar followed by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, auspicious Mondays in this divine month fall on the following dates:


The first Somwar is on July 25


The second Somwar is on August 1


The third Somwar is on August 8


The fourth Somwar is on August 15


According to the calendar followed by Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, auspicious Mondays in this divine month fall on the following dates:


The first Somwar is on August 8


The second Somwar is on August 15


The third Somwar is on August 22


The fourth Somwar is on August 29