Sawan 2026: When is the holy Sawan starting? Know how many Mondays are there this time and what are the special dates Sawan 2026: When does the holy month of Sawan begin? Find out how many ‘Somwaris’ (Mondays) there are this time and the significant dates.


The most important and sacred month of the year ‘Saavan’ is about to come for Shiva devotees. There is immense enthusiasm among the devotees about the beginning of Sawan in 2026. This month is considered to be the best month to remain absorbed in the devotion of Lord Shiva. This time, everyone is curious about how many Mondays are falling in Sawan and what are its exact dates. If you are also preparing to worship Mahadev, then it is very important to take a look at the calendar of this time’s Sawan.

Important dates of Sawan 2026

This year the month of Sawan is going to be special for Shiva devotees. According to the Hindu calendar, Saavan 2026 is likely to begin in late July. Being the favorite month of Mahadev, huge crowd gathers in the temples during this time and Kanwar Yatra also has special significance. Devotees observe fasts throughout the month along with Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva and perform rituals like Rudrabhishek to seek his blessings.

How many Mondays is it this time?

Monday of Sawan has its own significance. According to the Panchang calculations, special yogas are being formed regarding the number of Mondays in the month of Sawan 2026. This time the total number of Mondays during Sawan will bring more opportunities for devotees to worship Mahadev. Devotees often take a pledge to fast from the first Monday to the last Monday of Sawan. By observing Monday fast, not only the desired results are achieved, but also the special blessings of Shiva remain on the entire family.

Worship and importance of Sawan

During Sawan, temples resonating with the mantras of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ all over India transmit a different energy. During this period of Saavan 2026, a special combination of weather and constellations is taking place, which is considered extremely auspicious for worship. A religious atmosphere is seen throughout the country due to the Kanwariya Yatra and special programs organized in Shiva temples. This time in Sawan, to make your devotion more meaningful, it is important to take care of the auspicious time, so that you can get the full benefit of the puja.