11 July | Beginning of the Sawan MonthThe holy month of Sawan begins. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadev) – the God of gods. |
14 July | First Sawan Monday (Somwar) & Sankashti ChaturthiDevotees observe the first Monday fast of Sawan and worship Lord Shiva. Also, Sankashti Chaturthi (dedicated to Lord Ganesha) is observed on this day. |
15 July | Mangla Gauri VratOn this auspicious day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped by married women for marital bliss and prosperity. |
16 July | Karka SankrantiThe Sun transitions into Cancer (Karka) zodiac sign. It's considered a spiritual turning point in the Hindu calendar. |
17 July | Kalashtami & Monthly Krishna JanmashtamiDevotees worship Lord Bhairava on Kalashtami, and monthly Krishna Janmashtami (the birth tithi of Lord Krishna) is observed. |
20 July | Monthly KarthigaiThis is a special day observed mostly in South India for Lord Murugan (Kartikeya). |
21 July | Kamika Ekadashi & Second Sawan MondayObservers fast for Lord Vishnu on Kamika Ekadashi, and devotees perform the second Monday fast of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
22 July | Second Mangla Gauri Vrat & Bhaum Pradosh VratThe second Mangla Gauri fast (observed by women) and Bhaum Pradosh Vrat (Tuesday Pradosh, for Lord Shiva) fall on this day. |
23 July | Sawan ShivratriA highly auspicious day in Sawan to worship Lord Shiva, especially through night-long prayers and fasting. |
24 July | Hariyali Amavasya / Sawan AmavasyaThis new moon day is celebrated with prayers to Lord Shiva and ancestor rituals (Tarpan and Pind Daan) are performed. |
27 July | Hariyali TeejA festival for married women who worship Goddess Parvati for marital bliss and enjoy swings, songs, and green attire. |
28 July | Third Sawan Monday & Vinayaka ChaturthiDevotees observe the third Monday fast and worship Lord Ganesha on Vinayaka Chaturthi. |
29 July | Nag Panchami & Mangla Gauri VratSnakes are worshipped on Nag Panchami, symbolizing reverence for nature. It is also the third Mangla Gauri Vrat. |
01 August | Monthly Durga AshtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the eighth day of the lunar cycle. |
04 August | Last Sawan Monday (Chautha Somwar)The final Monday fast of the Sawan month, dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
05 August | Last Mangla Gauri Vrat & Putrada EkadashiThe final Mangla Gauri Vrat, and Putrada Ekadashi, a fast observed for blessings of children, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
06 August | Last Sawan Pradosh VratObserved for Lord Shiva, this is the last Pradosh fast of the Sawan month. |
08 August | Varalakshmi VratCelebrated mainly in South India, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth, prosperity, and family well-being. |
09 August | Sawan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)The full moon day of Sawan marks the festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. |