Key Points
The holy month of Sawan, also known as Sravana or Shravan, is just around the corner, and Hindus are gearing up to mark this special occasion..
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the festival of Shrawan Maas (month) holds great significance for Hindus, especially Shiva devotees..
This year, Sawan holds a special significance because of a rare occurrence - the Shrawan celebrations will last for 59 days..
Apart from the Sawan Somwar vrats (fasts) - dedicated to Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati - the Kanwar Yatra is also a significant part of Shravan celebrations..
The ritual involves devotees of Lord Shiva carrying water from holy rivers in small pots called Kanwars, wearing saffron-coloured clothes, and walking on foot to sacred places associated with Lord Shiva to symbolise their devotion and dedication..
