About Shravan Lunar Month Sawan Masa
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Shravan month is very auspicious month in Hindu Calendar. The whole month is dedicated for Lord Shiva worship. There is great controversy to mark the 28 days window of Shravan month. Purnimanta cycle considers full moon to mark the beginning of lunar month and Amanta cycle considers new moon to mark the beginning of lunar month in Hindu Calendar. In North , Purnimanta cycle is considered for lunar month reckoning. It is unwritten and undocumented why and when North Indian calendars shifted lunar cycle 15 days ahead of Amanta cycle. Purnimanta cycle might be good for civil purposes but for religious observations, it might not be appropriate, as it shifts the religious window of lunar month by 15 days.
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In Purnimanta cycle, lunar year might begin before the Meena Sankranti (which is the 12th and last Sankranti in calendar) which shows that Purnimanta cycle has obvious flaws. However, in Amanta cycle, lunar year always begins after Meena Sankranti and just before Mesha Sankranti. Hence, according to Drik Panchang, following Amanta month cycle to observe Shravana month looks more appropriate. Astrologically also, most books consider Amanta cycle for lunar month reckoning. Even, most books written on Shravan Mahatmya, i.e. on the glory of Shravan month, assume Amanta lunar cycle to describe all rituals followed during Shravan month. Except Hindi belt in North India, other states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and most eastern and southern states follow Amanta lunar cycle to observe Shravana month. Every Tithi during Shravan month is considered highly auspicious to observe Upavas. Each lunar day during Shravan month has been marked to perform some or other Vrat and Puja rituals.
How to celebrate Shravan Lunar Month Sawan Masa 2026
There is great controversy to mark the 28 days window of Shravan month. Purnimanta cycle considers full moon to mark the beginning of lunar month and Amanta cycle considers new moon to mark the beginning of lunar month in Hindu Calendar. In North , Purnimanta cycle is considered for lunar month reckoning. It is unwritten and undocumented why and when North Indian calendars shifted lunar cycle 15 days ahead of Amanta cycle. Purnimanta cycle might be good for civil purposes but for religious observations, it might not be appropriate, as it shifts the religious window of lunar month by 15 days. In Purnimanta cycle, lunar year might begin before the Meena Sankranti (which is the 12th and last Sankranti in calendar) which shows that Purnimanta cycle has obvious flaws. However, in Amanta cycle, lunar year always begins after Meena Sankranti and just before Mesha Sankranti. Hence, according to Drik Panchang, following Amanta month cycle to observe Shravana month looks more appropriate.
Shravan Lunar Month Sawan Masa 2026 — FAQs
Shravan Lunar Month Sawan Masa is observed on 2026-07-30.
Shravan month is very auspicious month in Hindu Calendar. The whole month is dedicated for Lord Shiva worship.