Shravan month is an auspicious month in the Vedic calendar dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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The full moon in this month happens in the nakshatra or lunar mansion called “Shravana” and that is why this month is termed “Shravan”. The entire month is filled with divine energy and bliss and it is best to turn our mind inward to experience the still, calm, magical vibration of the cosmos.
Dates of Shravan Month – 2025
Two traditions have been followed with respect to lunar months: Amanta tradition which ends the lunar month on no moon day, while Purnimanta tradition which ends it on full moon day.
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Purnimanta – July 11th to Aug 9th, 2025.
Amanta – July 25th to Aug 23rd, 2025.
Spiritual Significance of Shravana Month
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Worship of Lord Shiva
The entire month of Shravan is auspicious for the worship of Lord Shiva, but the Mondays in this month are considered doubly auspicious. They are termed “Shravan Somwar”. Just offering water and milk and performing abhishekam for Shivling is extremely powerful.
Shravan Mondays (Purnimanta) – Jul 14th, Jul 21st, Jul 28th, Aug 4th.
Shravan Mondays (Amanta) – Jul 28th, Aug 4th, Aug 11th, Aug 18th.
Worship of Goddess Gauri
Tuesdays in the month of Shravan are auspicious to worship Goddess Gauri. Goddess Parvati performed a fast during the month of Shravan to reunite with her beloved Shiva.
Shravan Tuesdays (Purnimanta) – Jul 15th, Jul 22nd, Jul 29th, Aug 5th.
Shravan Tuesdays (Amanta) – Jul 29th, Aug 5th, Aug 12th, Aug 19th.
Worship of Lord Vishnu and Jupiter
Shravana nakshatra is ruled by Lord Vishnu. So worship of Lord Vishnu when the Moon transits Shravana nakshatra and on Wednesdays are highly auspicious during the month of Shravan.
Shravana nakshatra’s symbol is “3-foot steps” which is connected to Lord Vamana. The higher frequencies of the planet Jupiter is connected to Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar.
Shravan Wednesdays (Purnimanta) – Jul 16th, Jul 23rd, Jul 30th, Aug 6th.
Shravan Wednesdays (Amanta) – Jul 30th, Aug 6th, Aug 13th, Aug 20th.
Worship of Lord Krishna
Janmashtami – the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated on the 8th waning lunar day in the month of Shravana.
Janmashtami 2025 – Aug 15/16, 2025.
Naga Panchami
Naga Panchami occurs on the 5th waxing lunar day in the month of Shravana. Devotees worship the Nagas on this day which is one of the best remedies for Rahu and Ketu. More details can be found at Naga Panchami – Powerful Day Worship The Nagas To Get Rid Of Rahu Ketu Problems – Cosmic Insights
Worship of the Goddess of Boons
Vara Lakshmi (The giver of boons) is one aspect of Goddess Lakshmi who is the consort of Lord Vishnu. The Fridays in Shravan month are auspicious to worship Goddess Lakshmi.
The second Friday (according to amanta) and the last friday (according to purnimanta) is chosen to worship Goddess Vara Lakshmi. People keep a fast on this day to pray to the Goddess who fulfills all their desires and blesses them with an abundance of happiness and prosperity.
Varalakshmi Worship Days – Aug 8th, 2025.
Saturn Fasting
There are many remedies for Saturn, but the most effective one is the “Saturn Fast”.
Saturn fast begins on the first Saturday after the new moon in the month of Shravan and is continued for 16 consecutive Saturdays.
More details can be found at – Saturn Fasting in 2025: The Ultimate Remedy for Saturn’s Influence
Saturn Fasting Dates – Jul 26th, Aug 2nd, Aug 9th, Aug 16th, Aug 23rd, Aug 30th, Sep 6th, Sep 13th, Sep 20th, Sep 27th, Oct 4th, Oct 11th, Oct 18th, Oct 25th, Nov 1st, Nov 8th.
