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Milk abhishek over a Shiva lingam with bilva leaves on Shravan Somvar

Shravan Somvar

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Fasting Day
Shravan Somvar is observed on every Monday of Maharashtra's Amanta Shravan month. This page lists all 2026 occurrences; devotees honour Lord Shiva through fasting according to household custom, temple darshan, abhishek, prayer, and offerings of bilva leaves.

Dates in 2026

A monthly observance — here are its dates through this year.

Aug 17
Mon
Aug 24
Mon
Aug 31
Mon
Sep 7
Mon

Calculated for India (IST) using precise Panchang astronomy. Dates can shift by a day at locations far to the east or west.

What Shravan Somvar means

Shravan Somvar is the Monday vrat for Lord Shiva repeated through the lunar month of Shravan. Monday is traditionally associated with Shiva, and its observance during Shravan becomes a steady weekly discipline rather than a single festival day. The page therefore lists every Monday that falls within the month, not just one date.

Maharashtra follows the Amanta lunar calendar, in which the month begins after Amavasya. North Indian calendars commonly use the Purnimanta system and label their Sawan Somwar series over a different date range. The devotion is shared, but the calendar window can differ; the Maharashtra dates on this page should not be replaced with a generic national list.

The observance centres on Shiva puja. Families may keep a full fast, take fruit and milk, or eat one simple meal according to health and household tradition. Temple darshan, water or milk abhishek over the Shiva lingam, bilva-leaf offerings, and recitation of Om Namah Shivaya are common. No single fasting form is universal, so family practice and personal capacity remain important.

Rituals & observance

Shravan Somvar is kept each Monday of the month. The exact fast and puja vary by family, while Shiva worship remains the common centre.

  • Taking the vrat sankalpa: devotees begin the day with the intention to keep the Monday observance, following the form of fasting customary in their household.
  • Shiva darshan and puja: many visit a Shiva temple or worship at the home shrine, offering prayer to Lord Shiva through the day.
  • Performing abhishek: water or milk is poured over the Shiva lingam with care; temple rules should be followed where abhishek is conducted by priests or at designated times.
  • Offering bilva leaves: clean, undamaged bilva leaves, flowers, and a lamp are commonly offered while Shiva's names or Om Namah Shivaya are recited.
  • Completing the fast: the fast is concluded according to family custom, often after evening worship, with fruit or simple sattvic food rather than a single mandatory menu.

Regional variations

Maharashtra (Amanta Shravan)
The dates on this page follow Maharashtra's Amanta month, which begins after Amavasya. The Monday series can therefore run later than the Sawan Somwar dates printed in North Indian Purnimanta calendars.
North Indian Sawan Somwar
The devotional focus remains Lord Shiva, but the Purnimanta month boundary produces a different date window. The two lists should be understood as calendar variants, not as one region observing the vrat incorrectly.
How this date is determined

Set by the lunar calendar, reckoned by sunrise (udaya tithi).

Dates are computed to astronomical precision (NASA/JPL ephemeris), in line with traditional panchang.

Frequently asked

When are the Shravan Somvar dates in 2026?
Shravan Somvar is recurring: every Monday that falls within Maharashtra's Amanta Shravan month is an observance. The complete 2026 set is listed in the date section on this page rather than represented by one fixed annual date.
Why is Monday important during Shravan?
Monday is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva, and Shravan is a major month of Shiva devotion. Repeating the vrat on each Monday turns the month into a weekly cycle of fasting, puja, abhishek, and prayer.
Why do Maharashtra Shravan Somvar dates differ from Sawan Somwar dates?
Maharashtra follows the Amanta lunar calendar, where the month begins after Amavasya. Many North Indian calendars use the Purnimanta system, so their Sawan month begins and ends on different civil dates even though both traditions honour Shiva on Mondays.
What is offered to Lord Shiva on Shravan Somvar?
Common offerings include water or milk for abhishek, bilva leaves, flowers, a lamp, and prayer. Practices vary by temple and household, so local temple rules and family tradition take precedence over a universal checklist.
Is a complete fast compulsory on Shravan Somvar?
There is no single fasting form followed by every family. Some devotees keep a full fast, some take fruit or milk, and others eat one simple sattvic meal. Health needs and established household practice should guide the observance.

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