Sravana Month Calendar (July-August) 2025
Sravana is one of the most important months of the Hindu calendar and is celebrated during the period spanning from July to August. This holy month commands profound reverence in Hinduism, with proxies of loyal believers indulging in a variety of religious practices to win divine favor.
Sravana symbolizes a season of spiritual importance towards the worship of Lord Shiva. It is believed in Hindu mythology that during this month, he drank the poison that came out of the Samudra Manthana, or churning of the ocean, and thus prevented the world from being destroyed.
Just the same, devotees therefore make special prayers, undertake certain rituals, and fast, mostly on Mondays, as homage to Lord Shiva and to gain his grace.
Key Festivals and Celebrations During Sravana
Janmashtami: A celebration of the Nativity of Lord Krishna is performed on the eighth (Ashtami) day of the dark fortnight in Sravana, with great zeal, especially in Orissa where such loving devotion towards Krishna permeates every activity.
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima): It is on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Sravana that this Hindu festival is celebrated with great joy and delight by indulging in the ceremony that symbolizes the love and eminence of brothers and sisters for one another. On this day, sisters tie the sacred thread (Rakhi) on the wrists of their brothers, signifying their devotion and protection towards them.
Naga Panchami: Celebrated on the 5th day from Amavasya in Sravana, this day is dedicated to worshiping the snake God Nagas. This particular day is held sacred as that of Lord Krishna killing Naga Kaliya; these days are celebrated with faith and reverence in many parts of Odisha.
Gamha Purnima: In Orissa, this unique festival includes the worship and decoration of cows and bullocks as symbols of gratitude and respect. In addition, the Jhulan Yatra festival is celebrated during Sravana; this festival includes the gorgeous decorative adorning of an idol of Lord Krishna and Radha and their joyous placement in a swing (Jhula) representing the happy rainy season.
Odia Calendar for July and August
Those looking for information on religious events or festivals will find the Odia calendar of July-August to be a treasure trove of information on sunrise and sunset timings, dates of Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon), and important activities such as marriage, thread ceremony, and various other festivals.
In adhering to the pious traditions and festivals of Sravana, one could enhance the spiritual intention of the devotee and relish the blessed culture of Hinduism. The month is black of devotion, joy, and divine blessings, may it be for observing fasts for Lord Shiva on Mondays celebrating Janmashtami, or honoring the strong bond of Raksha Bandhan.
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