Overview

• Sawan, also known as Shravan, begins on July 11 and ends on August 9, marking a period of worship, fasting and reflection dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Guidelines issued June 30 advise avoiding traditionally inauspicious activities—including weddings, Mundan Sanskar, haircuts, new ventures and consumption of tamasic foods or alcohol—throughout Chaturmas.
• Devotees are planning their Sawan Purnima observances, combining pre-dawn holy baths, fasting and evening moon offerings with worship of both Shiva and Vishnu on the full-moon day.
• Home cultivation of sacred plants such as Shami, Tulsi, Datura, Aak and Bel Patra is being promoted to draw positive energy and seek Shiva’s blessings during the month.
• Worshippers are aligning Monday ‘Som’ puja, daily mantra chanting and charitable acts to maximize spiritual benefits during the monsoon-season observance.