Shravan, The Hindu Month
Shravan, which is popularly known as "Sawan" or even "Avani" in Tamil Nadu, has finally begun from Monday. The festival has a special relevance to Lord Shiva and his spouse Goddess Parvati and it is believed that worshipping them in Shravan will help their devotees get salvation or "Moksha". To seek Lord Shiva's blessings, people also observe fast and chant special mantras to impress him. In Shravan, many devotees observe fast on every Monday, ‘Sawan Somwar’, in Shravan to seek Lord Shiva’s blessing. Generally, the month of Shravan is observed in July and August. Shrava, which is the fifth month according to the Hindu calendar, has begun from July 6 and will continue till August 3 :)