On 6th July Shravan Month started for Hindu religion and it is the first Sawan Somar 2020. Shravan month starts from the fifth month of Hindu Calendar. Lord Shiva's devotees wait for this month and starts there meditation towards Shiva.
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On Monday, devotees will carry on the ritual of offering water on a small Shivling at their home. Many devotees have decided that they will worship the puja by making Shiva lingam from the soil, while many devotees were seen buying small Shivalinga in the market on Saturday. Throughout the month of Savan, they will perform Jalabhishek by placing Shivling in the house of worship.
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Shravan Month
Shravan Sawan 2020 starts from first day of Full moon day and ends at next full moon day. This also represent the welcome of the South-West monsoons in India. Devotees completely dedicate this month to Lord Shiva / Bholenaath / The creator.
Devotees seek blessings from Lord Shiva during this auspicious month. They keep fast the entire month. All small and big Shiva Temples in India are full of devotees and celebrate the Shravan month.
Important Dates
Shravan Maas dates are different in different part of the states. The North Indian States Start first and then the Western and Southern states starts.
The devotees of Lord Shiva keep the fast during this entire month of Shravan as per Hindu calendar.
Sawan Maas Dates in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar and Himachal Pradesh
| Starts Date (1st Monday) | July 6 |
| 2nd Monday | July 13 |
| 3rd Monday | July 20 |
| 4th Monday | July 27 |
| Last Date 5th Monday | Aug 03 |
Date in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
| Starts Date (1st Monday) | July 21 |
| 2nd Monday | July 27 |
| 3rd Monday | Aug 03 |
| 4th Monday | Aug 10 |
| 5th Monday | Aug 17 |
| Last Date Wednesday | Aug 19 |
Story Behind Shravan Month
According to Mythology, Parvati wanted to marry The Creator Lord Shiva. Hence to gain the attention Parvati kept fasting for whole month of Sawaan. By looking at her devotion Lord Shiva got impressed and he fulfilled her wish. During this month Lord Shiva and Parvati got reunited.
What is the Importance of Sawan Month?
- It is considered as the Holiest month of the year.
- Hindu devotees give utmost respect and devotion during Shravan month.
- Devotees take blessing from Lord Shiva for good fortune in their lives.
Lord Shiva 12 Jyotirlingas Temples in India
Lord Shiva has many names. Mahadev is one of the which is very popular among the devotees. Mahadev is the destroyer of the evil. Most of the people come across one name called "Jyotirlingas". Devotees mostly worshiped in the form of Jyotirlingas. Jyotirlingas is a Shrine.
In India, there are 12 Jyotirlingas which are very famous. All 12 names are given below.
| Temple Name | Located IN |
| Somnath Jyotirlinga | Gujarat |
| Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga | Andhra Pradesh |
| Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga | Madhya Pradesh |
| Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga | Madhya Pradesh |
| Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga | Jharkhand |
| Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga | Maharashtra |
| Rameshwar Jyotirlinga | Tamil Nadu |
| Nageshwar Jyotirlinga | Gujarat |
| Kashi Vishwanath | Uttar Pradesh |
| Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga | Maharashtra |
| Kedarnath Jyotirlinga | Uttarakhand |
| Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga | Maharashtra |
Festival During Shravan Or Maas Month 2020
Shravan is considered as a Holy Month in Hindu religions. Number of other festivals also celebrated during this month. Some popular festivals are:
| Festivals | Dates |
| Krishna Janmashtami | 11 August 2020 |
| Raksha Bandhan | 3 August 2020 |
| Shravani or Narali Poornima | 3 August 2020 |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | 30 July 2020 |
| Naag Panchami | 25 July 2020 |
| Hariyali Teej | 23 July 2020 |
| Shravan Purnima | 5 July 2020 |
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