New Delhi: The auspicious month of Shravan or Sawan is about to end. The pious month falls during July-August, as per the Gregorian calendar and is considered to be extremely auspicious where devotees pray to Lord Shiva and his consort Mata Parvati.
The last Monday of Sawan this year is on August 16.
This year, it began from July 25, with July 26 being the first Monday of Sawan month.
Raksha Bandhan coincides with Shravan Purnima – which falls on August 22, marking the end of the holy month of Sawan or Shravan.
During the entire month of Sawan, several devotees observe vrat on Mondays and abstain from taking tamasic food.
During the month of Shravan or Sawan, devotees observe fasts on Mondays and visit Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati temples.
