Shravan Month – Important Days and Rituals

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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 – 2026

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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Chennai, India

Purnimanta – Jul 30th to Aug 28th, 2026.

Amanta – Aug 13th to Sep 11th, 2026.

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) – Aug 3rd, Aug 10th, Aug 17th, Aug 24th.

Shravan Mondays (Amanta) – Aug 17th, Aug 24th, Aug 31st, Sep 7th.

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) – Aug 4th, Aug 11th, Aug 18th, Aug 25th.

Shravan Tuesdays (Amanta) – Aug 18th, Aug 25th, Sep 1st, Sep 8th.

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) – Aug 5th, Aug 12th, Aug 19th, Aug 26th.

Shravan Wednesdays (Amanta) – Aug 19th, Aug 26th, Sep 2nd, Sep 9th.

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 2026 – Sep 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2026.

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 28th, 2026.

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 2026: The Ultimate Remedy for Saturn’s Influence

Saturn Fasting Dates – Aug 15th, Aug 22nd, Aug 29th, Sep 5th, Sep 12th, Sep 19th, Sep 26th, Oct 3rd, Oct 10th, Oct 17th, Oct 24th, Oct 31st, Nov 7th, Nov 14th, Nov 21st, Nov 28th.