India, Aug. 1 -- The month of Sawan (Shravan) is considered one of the most sacred months in Hinduism, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva worship. This month of fasting and praying spans over Mondays called Sawan Somwar. The first Monday of Sawan is significant in religion as it marks the beginning of the Somwar Vrat that devotees perform.

When Is It Exactly?

According to the Hindu calendar, the first Sawan Somwar in 2026 falls on Monday, August 30, 2026. Devotees begin their day before sunrise, take a holy bath, observe a fast, and perform Shiva Puja to seek blessings for health, prosperity, happiness, and spiritual well-being. The exact Shubh Muhurat for worship may differ from one city to another based on the local Panchang. Therefore,...