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Shravana masam is generally considered as auspicious and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is fifth month in the hindu lunar calender. Shravana Somavar vrat, Mangala Gauri vrat, Varalakshmi vrat, hariyali teej, Naga panchami, Putrada Ekadashi, Raksha Bandan, Kajari teej, Srikrishna Janmashtami are the major festivals during this month.
Shravana Masam dates are different for purnimant and amavasyant calenders. In purnimant calenders, Sravana masam starts on 28th July 2018 and ends on 27th August 2018. In amavasyant calenders, Sravana masam falls between 12th August 2018 and 10th September 2018.
Sravana Purnima is observed as the hayagriva jayanti and upakarma. Eka Bhukta (only one meal a day), Naktha Vratha (fasting during day) are considered auspicious during this month.