“Discover the major fasts and festivals in August 2024. From Sawan Shivaratri to Krishna Janmashtami, find out all the key dates and celebrations this month.”
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New Delhi : August is about to start. According to the Vedic calendar, the month of August is starting from the Dwadashi date of the Krishna Paksha of Sawan, the month most dear to Lord Shiva. This month is very special in terms of fasts, festivals and festivals. There are many major fasts and festivals in this month. According to astrology, there are a total of 15 major fasts and festivals in the month of August.
August 2024 is packed with significant fasts and festivals according to the Vedic calendar. Here’s a comprehensive list of major events for the month:
- 2 August 2024 (Friday) – Sawan Shivaratri: A major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated during the month of Sawan.
- 4 August 2024 (Sunday) – Sawan Amavasya: The new moon day of the Sawan month.
- 5 August 2024 (Monday) – Sawan’s Third Monday Fast: Observed as part of the Sawan month rituals.
- 6 August 2024 (Tuesday) – Mangala Gauri Fast: A fast dedicated to Goddess Gauri, typically observed on Tuesdays.
- 7 August 2024 (Thursday) – Sawan Hariyali Teej: A festival celebrating the monsoon and dedicated to the goddess Parvati.
- 9 August 2024 (Friday) – Nag Panchami: A festival honoring serpents and seeking their blessings.
- 11 August 2024 (Sunday) – Bhanu Saptami, Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Goswami Tulsidas, the author of the Ramcharitmanas.
- 12 August 2024 (Sunday) – Sawan’s Fourth Monday Fast: Another Monday fast during the Sawan month.
- 13 August 2024 (Tuesday) – Fourth Mangala Gauri Fast: Another instance of the Mangala Gauri fast.
- 16 August 2024 (Friday) – Putrada Ekadashi Fast: A fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believed to grant sons and fulfill desires.
- 19 August 2024 (Monday) – Sawan Purnima, Rakshabandhan: Marks the full moon day of Sawan and the Rakshabandhan festival, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
- 22 August 2024 (Thursday) – Haritalika Teej Fast: A festival dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed by women seeking marital bliss.
- 24 August 2024 (Friday) – Balram Jayanti: Celebrates the birth of Lord Balram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna.
- 26 August 2024 (Sunday) – Shri Krishna Janmashtami: Marks the birth of Lord Krishna, a major festival with celebrations that include fasting, prayers, and reenactments of Krishna’s life.
- 29 August 2024 (Thursday) – Aja Ekadashi Fast: An Ekadashi fast observed to seek divine blessings and spiritual upliftment.
This month will be a vibrant period with various rituals and celebrations reflecting devotion and cultural traditions.
