Shravan Somvar
VratShravan Somvar: next dates · Pune
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2027Next | Monday | — |
| 16 August 2027 | Monday | — |
| 23 August 2027 | Monday | — |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | — |
Shravan Somvar — Significance
Monday vrat of the lunar month Shravana, the month of Lord Shiva — devotees fast through the day, perform Rudrabhisheka of the Shiva linga with water, milk and bilva leaves, and break the fast after the evening puja. 4-5 Mondays per month. This row follows the AMANTA Shravana (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra/Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala); the Purnimanta (North Indian) month is a fortnight earlier and is emitted separately as Sawan Somwar.
Shiva fast on every Monday of Amanta Shravana.
Shravan Somvar — FAQ
- What is Shravan Somvar?
- Monday vrat of the lunar month Shravana, the month of Lord Shiva — devotees fast through the day, perform Rudrabhisheka of the Shiva linga with water, milk and bilva leaves, and break the fast after the evening puja.
- When is Shravan Somvar 2027?
- In 2027, Shravan Somvar falls on Monday, 9 August 2027.
- What is the significance of Shravan Somvar?
- Shiva fast on every Monday of Amanta Shravana.