Sawan 2026 Start Date: When is Sawan next year? How many Sawan Mondays will fall, 4 or 5:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Sawan 2026 Start Date: Mahadev, the God of Gods, is considered the God of welfare in the entire world. The importance of Shiva worship doubles in Sawan. It is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar and usually falls in July or August. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides on earth in Sawan. At this time, if anyone offers even a pot of water to Lord Shiva, his troubles end soon.

There is no shortage of anything. This time, Sawan is ending on 9th August but when will Sawan start next year in 2026, how many Sawan Mondays will come next time, know here.

When will Sawan start in 2026?

Next year, Sawan will start from 30 July 2026 and will continue till 28 August. This year, Shravan month will be of about 28 days. Apart from every Monday of Sawan, Trayodashi (Pradosh Vrat), Chaturdashi Tithi (Sawan Shivratri), Nag Panchami, Sawan Amavasya, Sawan Purnima falling in this month are considered very special dates for Jalabhishek.

Sawan Somvar 2026 Dates?

30 July 2026 - First day of Savan
03 August 2026 - First Sawan Monday Fast
10 August 2026 - Second Sawan Monday Fast
17 August 2026 - Third Sawan Monday Fast
24 August 2026 - Fourth Sawan Monday Fast
28 August 2026 - Last day of Shravan month

Importance of Sawan

The month of Sawan is fruitful and provides salvation as a result of deeds done without any selfish motive. During this period, lakhs of Shiva devotees undertake the Kanwar Yatra of Haridwar and Gangotri Dham situated in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. They bring the Kanwar filled with Ganga water from these pilgrimage sites on their shoulders and then the Ganga water is offered to Shiva. It is said that this washes away the sins of many births.

what to do in saavan

Rudrabhishek should be performed for one month in the month of Sawan.
During the month of Shravan, the diet should be kept balanced; leafy vegetables should be avoided.
Graha Yagya, Kotihoma, Lakhhoma and Ayuta Homa are performed and the desired result is achieved.
Sleeping on the ground and observing celibacy throughout the month of Shravan.
One should speak the truth. Eat in a leaf plate. Take bath and meditate in the morning. One should keep the senses under control.
Regular Shiva worship with abhishekam of the Shiva Linga, including daily recitation of the Gayatri Mantra and the Shiva Moola Mantra i.e. "Om Namah Shivaya".