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Sawan

Sawan

9.9
A month in the Hindu calendar that usually falls in July and August
  • noun
  • Indian
: Sawan
  • The month of Sawan is known for its monsoon rains and traditional celebrations.

Examples

  • Many people fast in honor of deities during Sawan, contributing to the spiritual atmosphere of the month.

  • Festivals celebrated in Sawan often include community prayers and cultural performances.

  • The JCP, founded in March and led by Mohammed Sawan, a Muslim Brotherhood member who spent years in Qaddafi's jails, garnered just 17 out of the 80 seats allocated for parties.

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Synonyms

Sravana
vsSawan
  • Indian
9.9

A month in the Hindu calendar that falls in July or August

has the same meaning but is an alternative name or spelling

Surface Forms

Sawan singular
Sawans plural

Etymology

Sawan comes from the old Sanskrit name Śrāvaṇa, which was the traditional word for the 'rainy month' in India. So today Sawan means the monsoon month, around July and August, known for heavy rains and many Hindu festivals.