Key Points
The auspicious month of Shravan or Sawan, which is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, is here and this time the celebrations will be extended to 59 days (almost two months) instead of the usual one month..
It is a rare occurrence and has happened only after a gap of 19 years that people in India and other parts of the world will observe the month of Sawan both in July and August, due to an extra month called adhik maas..
The month of Shravan is marked by many fasts and festivals that are observed with fervour and enthusiasm by devotees across the country..
Sawan Somvar fasts are observed by Lord Shiva devotees during the month of Shravan and it is believed that the desires of those keeping the fasts get fulfilled..
The festival of Hariyali Teej is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Shravan and usually falls 2 days before Nag Panchami..
