Sankranti 16 July 2024 Sun will enter Cancer in Shravan Sankranti. The time of Shravan Sankranti will start on 16 July 2024, Sunday at 05:07. The Punya Kaal related to bathing and donation of 45 Muhurtis of this Sankranti will remain till 11:31 the next day.

Importance of Shiv Poojan in Shravan Month

In Shravan month, worshipping Lord Shiva increases the auspiciousness of good results. During this month, Shiv Maha Puran and Shiv Stotras should be read daily and then worship the Shiv linga ritually from milk, Ganga jal, Bel Patra, fruits, etc.

Additionally, worshipping Lord Shiva along with chanting the mantra “ Om Namah Shivay” is considered auspicious. Observing Mangala Gauri fast and worshipping ritually on every Tuesday of this month makes the fortune more favourable for the marriage and child of a woman.

Beginning of Panchak

In Shravan month, it will start from 09:21 on 23 July 2024, and it will remain till 27 July 13:00. One should avoid doing auspicious work in these five days.

Kamika Ekadashi 2024, 31st July

Lord Hari should be worshipped on Kamika Ekadashi. This fast is considered most good for the pacification of the souls of the ancestors. Observing fast and chanting Vishnu Stotras in the night reduces the pains of life of the devotees. Worshipping Lord Vishnu from Lalmani, Pearl, Durwa and Coral is considered favourable.

Tulsi poojan pleases Lord Vishnu immediately. Showing diyas to lord during the dy and night on Ekadashi yields results as of several Yajnas. Observing Kamika Ekadashi fast and then worshipping Shri Hari frees the person from this sinful world.

Fast of Pradosh 2024, 01 August or 15th August

Pradosh Fast is observed on the trayodashi(thirteenth) of both Krishna Paksha as well as Shukla Paksha. This fast is observed to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Falling of Pradosh fast and Shravan month on the same day increases the auspiciousness of this month. During Shravan month as well, Lord Shiva is especially worshipped. On this day, fast is observed and Lord Bholenath is remembered. This fast ends after sunset in Pradosh Kaal.

Hariyali Teej / Singhara Teej 2024, 07th August

The third date of Shukls Paksha, Shravan month is called Hariyali Teej of Singhara Teej. This festival is especially celebrated by newly married and married women. According to an ancient belief Hariyali Teej is an occasion of reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

This festival is of faith, natural beauty and joy. On this day the people hang swings, dances and sings to celebrate this festival. In this Teej Mata Parvati is worshipped especially.

Nag-Pamchami 2024, 09 August

Naag Panchami is celebrated every year with full faith and devotion on the panchami(fifth) date of Shukla Paksha, Shravan month. Worshipping Naag Dev on this day frees the person from Kaal Sarp Dosh. In this fesival, observing fast and worshipping the idol or image of Nag Devta ritually is considered auspicious. On this day, the threshold of house is purified from cow-dung and then worshipped from Durwa and Kusha. Worshipping in this way removes our fear from snakes.

Pavitra Ekadashi 2024, 16th August

In Shravan month, Ekadashi date is on 27th August. The name of this Ekadashi is Pavitra. Ekadashi fast is observed to please Lord Vishnu.

Shravani Poornima, Raksha Bandhan 2024, 19th August

In 2024, the symbol of love between the brothers and sisters. In this festival, sisters tie Rakhi on the hand of her brother and in return the brother gives gifts and promises her of protecting from all troubles. Since ancient times, this festival reminds of the emotional tie up, affection and responsibilities of a brother towards her sister. In Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi is tied after the Bhadra period. The time after this is auspicious for tying Rakhi.