Shravan Maas: In Hinduism, the month of Sawan is considered extremely sacred and religiously significant. This entire month is dedicated to devotion, worship, and fasting in honor of Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva with a sincere heart during the month of Shravan fulfills the wishes of devotees and brings happiness and prosperity into their lives. This is why devotees of Shiva eagerly await the arrival of Sawan throughout the year. If you wish to know when Sawan begins in 2026 and how many 'Sawan Mondays' (Somwars) will occur, here are all the details regarding the month of Shravan.

When does Sawan 2026 begin?

According to the Vedic calendar, the month of Sawan in 2026 will commence on July 30, 2026, and conclude on August 28, 2026. This holy month, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is considered highly auspicious for devotion, spiritual practice, and fasting. During this period, devotees worship Mahadev with deep reverence, perform *Jalabhishek* (ritual offering of water), and participate in religious events such as the *Kanwar Yatra*.

What is the significance of Sawan Mondays?

While the entire month of Sawan is considered auspicious, Mondays are specifically dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that observing a fast and offering water to the *Shivling* on this day pleases Mahadev quickly and leads to the fulfillment of devotees' wishes. For this reason, the Sawan Monday fast holds special religious importance, and a large number of devotees observe a fast on these days.

How many Mondays will fall during Sawan 2026?

There will be a total of four Mondays during the month of Sawan in 2026. Devotees can observe a fast and perform special worship of Lord Shiva on all four of these Mondays. Dates for Sawan Mondays in 2026:

First Sawan Monday: 3 August 2026
Second Sawan Monday: 10 August 2026
Third Sawan Monday: 17 August 2026
Fourth Sawan Monday: 24 August 2026

Start of Sawan and the First Monday
This year, the month of Sawan begins on a Thursday. According to religious beliefs, Thursday is associated with the *Guru* (spiritual teacher) and knowledge, while Lord Shiva is also revered as the *Adi Guru* (the primal teacher). Therefore, this coincidence is considered particularly significant. The first Monday of Sawan falls on 3 August 2026; this day is marked by great enthusiasm among devotees, and many begin their '16 Mondays' fast (*16 Somvar Vrat*) on this very day.

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