Sawan
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Many Indian calendars started in different eras such as Shaka Calendar (national calendar of India) traditional Vikrama as well as the Nanakshahi calendar which governs the activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with the Sanskrit श्रावण Shraavana in the Hindu calendar and the Indian national calendar, with which it shares derivation,[2] and with July and August in the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 31 days long, like the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
This month is the most humid month of the year in South Asia.
Important events during this month
July
- July 16 - Aug 15 (1 Sawan) - The start of the month Sawan
- July 23 (8 Sawan) - Birth of Guru Har Krishan
August
- August 16 (1 Bhadon) - The end of the month Sawan and the start of Bhadon
See also
References
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External links
- www.srigranth.org Guru Granth Sahib Page 133
- Importance of sawan (Sawan ka Mahatva) By Jaibhole.co.in
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