JE Lifestyle Desk: The utmost auspicious occasion of Sawan is just a few days ahead and devotees have already begun the preparations for the celebrations of this festival. Sawan also known as Shrawan maas holds great significance in the Hindu community and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The whole month of Sawan is considered auspicious and devotees observe fasts during Shravan month.
Sawan 2023: Date And Shubh Muhurat
First Shravan Somwar Vrat: July 10, Monday
Second Shravan Somwar Vrat: July 17, Monday
Shravana Adhika Maas Begins: July 18, Tuesday
Leaped First Shravan Somwar Vrat: July 24, Monday
Leaped Second Shravan Somwar Vrat: July 31, Monday
Leaped Third Shravan Somwar Vrat: August 7, Monday
Leaped Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat: August 14, Monday
Shravana Adhika Maas Ends: August 16, Wednesday
Third Shravan Somwar Vrat: August 21, Monday
Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat: August 28, Monday
Shravana Ends: on August 31, Thursday
Why Is Sawan 2023 Rare And Special?
This year, the auspicious month of Sawan will commence on July 04 and will culminate on August 31, 2023. According to astrological calculations and the Hindu calendar, the Adhik Maas or Mal Maas has extended the duration of the Sawan month this year. The term of this year’s Shravan month is special as it is extending with a period of 59 days, which is rare and unique. This phenomenon is occurring after a period of 19 years, which makes this occasion extremely rare and special. It will provide devotees with extra time to dedicate themselves to the deity and offer their prayers.
This year will witness eight Shravan somwar instead of four, adding to the heightened enthusiasm and celebrations. This month holds immense significance as it is believed that observing the Solah somvar vrat makes the deity happy and he blesses his devotees with happiness, prosperity and good health.