Lord Shiva and Shravan Month
T he month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu calender beginning from Chaitra, and is the most auspicious month of the Chaturmas. On Purnima or fullmoon day, or during the course of the month the moon transits to star 'Shravan' rules the sky, hence the month is called Shravan. This month is spread out with innumerably religious festivals and ceremonies and almost all the days of this month are auspicious. In north India Shravan began from the Guru Poornima (July 2) when Moon transits Shravan Nakshtra. As per Vikram Samvat calendar which is based on Lord Sun's (Solar) transit in 12 Rashi's, Shravan begins in mid July when Lord Sun transits to Cancer, the zodiac ruled by the Moon. In Maharashtra and many other parts of India who follow Sak Samvat Calender Shravan begins after Amavas is over, which was on July 20 this year. S hravan is considered the holiest month of the year. Each monday of this month, known as Shravana Somvar, is a special day in S
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