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2026 Sawan rituals and observances

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The Hindu month of Sawan runs from 30 July to 28 August 2026. Devotees observe four Mondays (3, 10, 17, and 24 August) through pre-sunrise jal-abhishek and strict dietary rules. On 5–6 August, Sawan Kalashtami is observed for Lord Kal ~~Bhairav, involving fasting and offerings such as mustard oil and black sesame.~~ Bhairav. The second Monday on 10 August coincides with Som Pradosh Vrat and the Chaturgrahi ~~Yog, a rare confluence considered highly auspicious for relief from stress and personal endeavors.~~ Yog. Sawan Shivratri falls on 11 August, with the Chaturdashi tithi spanning from the morning of 11 August to the night of 12 August. While the Bhadra period is expected on 11 August, religious texts suggest it does not obstruct Shiva worship. This festival aligns aligning with Siddhi Yoga and the Punarvasu nakshatra. ~~Rituals include night vigils (Jagran) and four-stage (Prahara) worship. Upcoming observances include the third Monday on 17 August, where Shiva is presented in the Ardhanarishvara form.~~ The final Monday on 24 August ~~features~~ marks a ~~grand Rudraksha adornment and coincides~~ significant religious conjunction with ~~the auspicious~~ Putrada Ekadashi, allowing for the simultaneous worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. ~~Large crowds are expected at major~~ This day is considered highly auspicious due to celestial alignments including Preeti Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. Major pilgrimage ~~sites~~ sites, such as ~~the~~ Kashi Vishwanath ~~Temple~~ Dham in Varanasi, Mahakaleshwar ~~Temple~~ in Ujjain, and ~~various shrines~~ temples in ~~Gujarat~~ Puri, Ahmedabad, and ~~Bihar. Traditions for this day~~ Muzaffarpur, have experienced massive crowds. In Varanasi, officials reported over 60,000 devotees at the temple by 5:00 AM. Rituals include fasting, chanting ~~mantras like ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’,~~ mantras, and performing Deepdan. ~~As the~~ The month ~~concludes,~~ concludes with Sawan Purnima. The Purnima ~~is scheduled between~~ Tithi begins at 9:08 AM on 27 August and concludes at 9:48 AM on 28 ~~August.~~ August 2026. Due to ~~the lunar phase~~ moonrise timing, ~~some traditions may observe the fast on~~ fasting is recommended for 27 August, while ~~others following ‘Udaya Tithi’ will observe it~~ Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on 28 ~~August, marking~~ August. Traditions for Purnima include performing Jalabhishek to the ~~end of Sawan~~ Shiva Lingam, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and ~~coinciding with festivals like Raksha Bandhan.~~ Lord Vishnu, bathing in sacred rivers, and donating food to the needy.

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