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Sravana

Sravana

9.9
A month in the Hindu calendar that falls in July or August
  • noun
  • Indian
: Sravana
  • Monsoon rains are at their peak in Sravana in many parts of India.

Examples

  • Traditional fasting rituals are often observed in the month of Sravana.

  • The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated during Sravana every year.

  • The month of Sravana is a time for festivals.

  • During Sravana, many people fast.

  • Monsoon rains are at their peak in Sravana in many parts of India.

  • The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated during Sravana every year.

  • Traditional fasting rituals are often observed in the month of Sravana.

Synonyms

Sawan
vsSravana
  • Indian
9.9

A month in the Hindu calendar that usually falls in July and August

has identical meaning but is a different name or spelling variant

Surface Forms

Sravana singular
Sravanas plural

Etymology

Sravana comes from the Sanskrit word śrāvaṇa, which means 'listening' and was also the name of a star group used to mark the month. So Sravana is the name of the Hindu month around July and August, and thinking of 'listening' or that star group can help you remember this time of year.