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Sawan (Shravan) 2023: Significance of Adhik Maas In Shravan Month And Sawan Somwar Dates List
Sawan Adhikmaas 2023: The month of Sawan has started according to the Hindu calendar. There is a lot of enthusiasm here regarding the month of Sawan as it is the favourite month of Lord Shiva. The beginning of Malmas or Adhikamas will start on 18 July 2023 and will continue till 16 August 2023.
For the devotees of Shiva, the month of Shravan is a unique festival of devotion and faith. This year the happiness of the devotees is even greater because the month of Sawan is of 58 days.

Significantly, due to the extra month in the year 2023, this time Sawan is of two months. Through this article, let us know what Adhik maas is, how long will it last and during this time and will the coming Mondays be valid or not.
How long will Sawan last in the year 2023?
Sawan started on 4 July this year and will end on 31st August.
Sawan 2023: Dates of Mondays
| First Monday | 10 July |
| Second Monday | 17 July |
| Third Monday | 24 July |
| Fourth Monday | 31 July |
| Fifth Monday | 07 August |
| Sixth Monday | 14 August |
| Seventh Monday | 21 August |
| Eighth Monday | 28 August |
Sawan 2023 Will Be Celebrated In Two Phases
Sawan will be celebrated in two phases this time. In this, the first 15 days of Sawan will be of Krishna Paksha and the second 15 days will be of Shukla Paksha. The first phase of Sawan will be from 4 July to 17 July and two fasts will be observed on Mondays.
The first fast will be observed on 10 July and the second fast will be observed on 17 July. The second phase of Sawan will be from 17 August to 31 August. In this phase, Sawan Mondays will fall on 21 August and 28 August.
How Long Will Adhikamas 2023 Be?
Adhikamas will begin in the month of Sawan itself. Adhikamas will start on 18 July and will end on 16 August.
What Is An Additional Month In Sawan 2023?
According to the Hindu calendar, once every three years, an additional month comes which is called Adhikamas. It is also called Purushottam month. Worship lessons and religious activities are of great importance this month.
The special importance of Adhik maas has been explained in Hinduism. There is a special benefit of doing Rudrabhishek during this time due to the excess month in the month of Sawan.
Are Mondays Falling In Adhikamas valid?
According to experts, the importance of Sawan Mondays falling in Adhik maas is also equal to other Sawan Mondays. Sawan Mondays falling in Adhik maas will be 24 July, 31 July, 7 August, and 14 August. There is a law to worship Lord Vishnu and Bholenath in Adhikamas.
Disclaimer: The information is based on assumptions and information available on the internet and the accuracy or reliability is not guaranteed. Boldsky does not confirm any inputs or information related to the article and our only purpose is to deliver information. Boldsky does not believe in or endorse any superstitions.



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