Updated 6 July 2020 at 10:44 IST
All you need to know about Shravan month celebrations in Maharashtra
Shravan month in Maharashtra state from its significance to the importance of each day during this holy month which all the fasting devotees must know about.
The month of Shravan is considered to be one of the holiest months in the Panchanaga, the Hindu calendar. In this month, the God of Destruction, Lord Shiva is worshipped as it is believed that he rewards his devotees with good luck during this holy month. Every state across India has a region-specific Shravan Purnima celebration and this year, the month of Shravan will begin from July 21 in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Read to know about Shravan 2020 in Maharashtra.
Shravan month 2020
According to the Marathi calendar which is followed in Maharashtra, Shravan Maas (month) is the fifth month and is one of the highly auspicious months. Shravan Month 2020 in Maharashtra will start from July 21 and will end on August 19. Also popularly known as the Sawan month, during this holy month which is considered highly auspicious, staunch Hindus avoid the consumption of meat products and perform different types of pujas. Thus, here are all the important dates of Shravan 2020 in Maharashtra which all the fasting devotees must know about:
| Date | Day | Event |
| July 21, 2020 | Thursday | First day of the Shravan month |
| July 27, 2020 | Monday | Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| August 3, 2020 | Monday | Shravan Somwar Vrat |
| August 10, 2020 | Monday | Shravan Somvar Vrat |
| August 17, 2020 | Monday | Shravan Somvar Vrat |
| August 19, 2020 | Wednesday | Last day of the Shravan month |
Significance of Sawan Month
- Shravan Month is considered to be one of the holiest months of the year which is devoted to Lord Shiva.
- It is also considered to be the best time to conduct all the important religious ceremonies by astrologers and pandits.
- The month of Shravan holds the utmost respect and devotion among Hindus.
- It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva in this month gives devotees a good fortune in their lives.
Importance of each day of the week during Shravan 2020
During the Shravan month, each day of the week holds a spiritual significance. Thus, here's a list of the importance of each day with its respective God:
- Monday: Dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Tuesday: Dedicated to Goddess Gauri
- Wednesday: Dedicated to Lord Vithala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu
- Thursday: Dedicated to Lord Budh and Guru
- Friday: Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Tulsi
- Saturday: Dedicated to Shani Dev (Saturn)
- Sunday: Dedicated to Suryadev (Sun God)
Published By : Kashyap Vora
Published On: 6 July 2020 at 10:45 IST