The date of the Sawan first Pradosh Vrat.

A well-known Hindu festival called Pradosh vrat or Pradosham is devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On the Trayodashi tithi (13th day) of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha, pradosh vrat is observed. Thus, it occurs twice each month according to the Hindu calendar. In Hindi, the word "pradosh" means "the first part of the night" or "belonging to or relating to the evening." This holy fast is known as the Pradosh vrat because it is kept during the 'Sandhyakaal,' or evening twilight. On this day, devotees in some regions of India worship Lord Shiva in his Nataraj form.

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Shravan will last two months in 2023

Historically, Sawan has been considered an auspicious month for Hindus, particularly Lord Shiva's devotees. It is believed that during this time, Lord Shiva blesses his devotees with his divine grace and fulfills their wishes. Many people observe fasting and offer prayers to Lord Shiva throughout the month. Hindus are preparing to commemorate the holy month of Sawan, also known as Sravana or Shravan, which is rapidly approaching. The Shrawan Maas (month) celebration, which honors Lord Shiva, is extremely important to Hindus, especially to Shiva followers. Millions of Hindus in India and other areas of the world observe this week as one of spiritual devotion, fasting, and celebration. Sawan typically occurs during the months of July and August................

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