Shrawan ( ne, श्रावन or श्रावण) also known as Saaun ( ne, साउन)
is the fourth month in the
Bikram Sambat
Vikram Samvat (IAST: ''Vikrama Samvat''; abbreviated VS) or Bikram Sambat B.S. and also known as the Vikrami calendar, is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent. Vikram Samvat is generally 57 years ahead of Gregorian Calend ...
, the official Nepali calendar. This month coincides with July 17 to August 16 of the Western calendar and is 32 days long.
Months in Nepali calendar
See also
*People also fast during the month of Shrawan. It is known as the month of Lord
Shiva
Shiva (; sa, शिव, lit=The Auspicious One, Śiva ), also known as Mahadeva (; ɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐ, or Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hindu ...
.The fast can be 'broken' on the Shrawan 15 if you invite people over to your house and feed them delicious Kheer (Rice Pudding) and other vegetable curries (such as Alu Dum,
Alu Tama,
Paneer
Paneer (), also known as ponir () is a fresh acid-set cheese common in the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) made from full-fat buffalo milk or cow milk. It is a non-aged, non-melting soft ...
) and possibly sukuti. Doing so will instill on you all the blessing of fasting throughout the month while only have fasted for 15 days. Sweet Deal. Women and girls wear bangles (also known as choora) and apply henna (mehendi) on their hands.
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Vikram Samvat
Vikram Samvat (IAST: ''Vikrama Samvat''; abbreviated VS) or Bikram Sambat B.S. and also known as the Vikrami calendar, is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent. Vikram Samvat is generally 57 years ahead of Gregorian Calend ...
Nepali calendar
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