Sawan 2023 Start Date: Every year, Hindus celebrate Sawan, Sravana, or Shravan, a holy month, with tremendous fervour and splendour. The Shrawan Maas is a holy festival for all Shiva believers and is devoted to Lord Shiva.
Every Monday (Sawan Somvaar) of the Sawan month, Hindus in India and other parts of the world observe a special fast and worship Lord Shiva with the utmost fervour and devotion.
Although there is no set date for Sawan, it typically occurs in July or August as the monsoon season begins. Some people think that the monsoon rains are Lord Shiva’s blessings and signify the beginning of fresh life.
Sawan 2023 Start Date: What Makes This Year’s Sawan Month Special?
The Sawan month will begin on July 4 and end on August 31 this year. Hindus experience four Sawan Somwars annually, but this year is unique because of a 59-day Sawan month, which is an uncommon occurrence, giving Hindus the opportunity to observe eight Sawan Somwars instead of the usual four.
According to sources, Adhik Maas or Mal Maas has lengthened the Shravan this year since the 59-day Sawan month would occur in 19 years.
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Dates for Sawan or Shravan Somwar in 2023
The following dates are when the Shravan Somwars will occur, according to Drik Panchang.
- July 10, 2023, is the first Shravan Somwar Vrat.
- July 17, 2023, is the second Shravan Somwar Vrat.
- Third Shravan Somwar Vrat on July 24, 2023.
- Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat is on July 31, 2023.
- August 7, 2023, Monday: Fifth Shravan Somwar Vrat
- August 14, 2023, is the sixth Shravan Somwar Vrat.
- August 21, 2023, is the seventh Shravan Somwar Vrat.
- August 28, 2023, is the eighth Shravan Somwar Vrat.
What Does the Sawan or Shravan Mass Mean?
Lord Shiva is worshipped during the Sawan or Shravan month. To obtain Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati’s blessing, people practise Sawan Somwar fasts.
Additionally, Kanwar Yatra is a significant Shravan Mass ceremony. People gather water from sacred rivers for this rite and place it in little pots known as Kanwars. People carry the water while wearing saffron-colored clothing and walking to all of Lord Shiva’s holy locations.
