Shravana Masam is the holiest month of the Hindu year — a month of Shiva and Lakshmi, of Mondays at the Shivalinga and Fridays before the Goddess. In 2026 the Telugu (Amanta) Shravana Masam runs 13 August to 11 September. It carries the Varalakshmi Vratam, Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami and the weekly vrats, and continues the Chaturmasam begun in Ashada Masam 2026.

Shravana Masam 2026 Dates — Amanta vs Purnimanta

  • Telugu / Kannada / Marathi / Gujarati (Amanta): 13 August – 11 September 2026. Shukla Paksha 13–28 Aug; Krishna Paksha 29 Aug – 11 Sep. Bhadrapada begins 12 September.
  • North India (Purnimanta) Sawan: approximately 30 July – 28 August 2026.
  • Samvatsara: Sri Parabhava nama samvatsaram, Shaka 1948.

Why Shravana Is the Holiest — and Auspicious — Month

Shravana is tied to the Samudra Manthana: when the Halahala poison arose, Lord Shiva drank it and held it in his throat (Neelakantha) — so devotees offer water, milk and bilva on the Shivalinga, especially on Sravana Somavaram. The month also carries Vishnu’s birth-star, Shravana nakshatra. Unlike Ashada, Shravana is fully auspicious: weddings, gruha pravesham and new beginnings are warmly welcomed.

The Weekday Vrats of Shravana 2026

  • Sravana Somavaram (Mondays — Shiva, Rudrabhishekam): 17, 24, 31 Aug & 7 Sep
  • Mangala Gauri Vratam (Tuesdays — married women, Gauri): 18, 25 Aug & 1, 8 Sep
  • Sravana Sukravaram (Fridays — Sri Maha Lakshmi): 14, 21, 28 Aug & 4 Sep
  • Sravana Sanivaram (Saturdays — Venkateswara; TTD Pavitrotsavam): 15, 22, 29 Aug & 5 Sep

Shravana Masam 2026 Festival Calendar (IST)

  • ~17 Aug – Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami
  • 21 Aug – Varalakshmi Vratam — the marquee Telugu festival (Friday before Purnima)
  • ~23–24 Aug – Putrada / Pavitra Ekadashi; Jhulan Yatra (Radha-Krishna)
  • 28 Aug – Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi Pournami (Purnima ends ~9:48 AM); Hayagriva Jayanti, Veda Upakarma (Avani Avittam) & Gayatri Japam / Jandhyala Purnima
  • ~31 Aug–1 Sep – Shravana Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganesha)
  • ~4 Sep – Sri Krishna Janmashtami / Krishna Jayanti
  • ~7–8 Sep – Aja Ekadashi
  • 11 Sep – Polala Amavasya (Polamba Vratam) — closes Shravana

Tithi-based dates marked "~" can shift ±1 day against your local panchang; the weekday vrats fall on the same days everywhere.

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Shravana Masam Mantras

Shiva (Mondays): ॐ नमः शिवाय · oṃ namaḥ śivāya · ఓం నమః శివాయ — and the Mahamrityunjaya mantra during Rudrabhishekam.

Lakshmi (Fridays / Varalakshmi): ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः · oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ · ఓం శ్రీం మహాలక్ష్మ్యై నమః.

Krishna (Janmashtami): ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय · oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya · ఓం నమో భగవతే వాసుదేవాయ.

How the Diaspora Observes Shravana Masam

  • USA: Shiva & Venkateswara temples and ISKCON for Somavaram, Varalakshmi, Janmashtami; Telugu orgs (TANA, ATA, NATS) host Varalakshmi & Raksha Bandhan.
  • UK: London, Birmingham, Leicester temples for Sawan Somwar & Janmashtami; home Varalakshmi Vratam on 21 Aug.
  • Canada: Toronto, Brampton, Vancouver temples for Somavaram & Janmashtami; smokeless lamps indoors.
  • Australia: Sydney & Melbourne temples for Varalakshmi & Janmashtami (Southern-Hemisphere winter).
  • UAE: Dubai & Abu Dhabi temples for Somavaram, Varalakshmi & Janmashtami; quiet home puja with livestreams.
  • Germany: ISKCON & mandirs in Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne for Janmashtami & Somavaram.

Dates Abroad — Why They May Differ

A tithi is reckoned from local sunrise, so lunar observances (Ekadashi, Purnima, Janmashtami, Amavasya) can fall a day earlier or later outside India. The weekday vrats (Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat) are the same days worldwide. Confirm exact local days with your nearest temple or a regional panchang.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Shravana Masam 2026 start and end?

In the Telugu/Amanta calendar, Shravana Masam 2026 runs 13 August to 11 September. In the North-Indian Purnimanta system, Sawan/Shravana is roughly 30 July to 28 August 2026.

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Why is Shravana the holiest month?

It is linked to the Samudra Manthana and Shiva drinking the Halahala (Neelakantha), and to Vishnu’s birth-star Shravana. The whole month is devoted to Shiva (Mondays), Lakshmi (Fridays), Gauri (Tuesdays) and Venkateswara (Saturdays).

What are the big Shravana 2026 festivals?

Varalakshmi Vratam (21 Aug), Raksha Bandhan / Sravana Purnima with Veda Upakarma & Gayatri Japam (28 Aug), Naga Panchami (~17 Aug) and Krishna Janmashtami (~4 Sep).

Is Shravana auspicious for weddings?

Yes — unlike Ashada, Shravana is highly auspicious; weddings, gruha pravesham and new beginnings are welcomed in this month.

What is the Shravana 2026 date in the USA / UK?

Fixed-date items match worldwide; lunar (tithi-based) observances may shift ±1 day abroad because the tithi follows local sunrise — confirm with your local panchang.

Key Takeaways

  • Telugu Shravana Masam 2026: 13 August – 11 September (Amanta).
  • The holiest & auspicious month — Shiva Mondays, Lakshmi Fridays, Gauri Tuesdays, Venkateswara Saturdays.
  • Highlights: Varalakshmi (21 Aug), Raksha Bandhan (28 Aug), Janmashtami (~4 Sep).
  • Continues Chaturmasam from Ashada; confirm tithi-based dates locally.

Coming next on HinduTone: detailed guides to Varalakshmi Vratam, Sravana Somavaram, Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Naga Panchami and more. See also Ashada Masam 2026.