Sawan (Shravan) month is very important month for Hindus. In Hinduism Sawan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sawan month is considered as auspicious month. Devotees keep fast during this month to please Lord Shiva.
All Monday’s fall during Sawan month are popularly known as Sawan Somwar (or Shravan Somwar). All Sawan Somwar’s are considered as auspicious for fasting.
According to Purnimant calendar in 2022, the Sawan month begins on 18th July 2022 and ends on 8th August 2022. While as per Amavasyant calendar Sawan month start date is 1st August 2002 and end date is 22nd August 2022.
Sawan Somwar 2022 Dates
Sawan Somwar 2022 as per the Purnimant calendar
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
Sawan Somwar 2022 as per the Amavasyant calendar
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
Purnimanta Calendar is followed in North Indian states Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand while Amavasyant Calendar is followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Hence half of the Sawan Somwar dates differ in both calendars.
Sharban Month 2022: Shravan Month also known as Sharban Mash in West Bengal. In West Bengal Shravan Month 2022 will start on 18th July and end on 8th August like North Indian states.
Sawan Shivratri 2022 Date
Mahashivratri and Swan Shivratri dates are different. We know that Mahashivratri has been already celebrated on 1st March 2022. But Sawan Shivratri is also celebrated by many Lord Shiva devotees. In 2022, Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on 26th July 2022.