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Shravan -

‘Shravan Mass’ is the holiest month of the year for Hindus. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped during this extensively religious period. Shravan Mass is also known for its fasting and religious rituals that are observed for the entire month or at least on every Monday of the month. According to the Vedas, Shravan month is considered as the most beloved month of Lord Shiva. Shravan Mass starts from 14 July 2022 and ends on 12 August 2022 for states including Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, where the Purnimanta Hindu Calendar is followed. It starts from...

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Maha Shivaratri, Shravan -

During the month of Shravan, devotees worship Lord Shiva. Praying to Him during this time pleases Him very much. All days of this Shravan month are considered very prosperous. On the month long occasion of Shravan Maas,  here's a look at 108 names Lord Shiva is known by, and their meanings: 1. Shiva: always pure2. Maheshwara: lord of gods3. Shambhu: one who bestows prosperity4. Pinakin: one who has a bow in his hand5. Shashi Shekhara: the god who wears the crescent moon in his hair6. Vamadeva: the god who is pleasing and auspicious in every way7. Virupaksha: lord shiva with oblique...

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Shravan -

SHRAVANThe Month of Worship and Festivals Introduction1 Shravan is a holy month in the religion Hinduism and has many Hindu festivals that take place. During this month, fasting occurs to worship Lord Shiva, one of the three main deities in Hinduism, alongside Brahma and Vishnu. Festivals1 There are many festivals that occur during the month of Shravan. To name a few, there is Krishna Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Naryal Poornima and Nag Panchami. Krishna Janmashtami is a festival dedicated to the birth of Lord Krishna. It is also known as simply Janmashtami or Gokulashtami. Lord Krishna is the eighth avatar of...

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