Quick answer: As per Drik Panchang (New Delhi), Sawan 2027 in North India runs from Monday 19 July to Tuesday 17 August, with five Sawan Somvar vrats: 19 July, 26 July, 2 August, 9 August and 16 August. In West and South India (Amanta calendar), Sawan runs from 3 to 31 August, with four Somvars: 9, 16, 23 and 30 August.
Facts checked November 2026.
| Source | Drik Panchang, Sawan Somwar Vrat dates 2027, New Delhi (checked November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Sawan 2027, North India | Monday 19 July to Tuesday 17 August (Purnimanta) |
| Sawan Somvar, North India | 19 July, 26 July, 2 August, 9 August, 16 August (five Mondays) |
| Sawan 2027, West and South India | Tuesday 3 August to Tuesday 31 August (Amanta) |
| Sawan Somvar, West and South | 9, 16, 23 and 30 August (four Mondays) |
| Somvati Amavasya | Monday 2 August 2027 (Shravana Amavasya, also called Hariyali Amavasya) |
| Raksha Bandhan | Tuesday 17 August 2027 (Shravana Purnima) |
Sawan, also called Shravan, is a Hindu month closely linked with Lord Shiva. Its Mondays, Sawan Somvar, are kept as a vrat by many devotees. The month starts on different dates in different parts of India, so this page gives all three 2027 lists from Drik Panchang, side by side.
What are the main Sawan 2027 dates in all three calendars?
If you only need the main dates, this short table puts the three Drik Panchang lists side by side. The full lists follow below.
| Calendar | Sawan begins | Sawan Somvar dates | Sawan ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| North India (Purnimanta) | Monday 19 July | 19 July, 26 July, 2 August, 9 August, 16 August | Tuesday 17 August |
| West and South India (Amanta) | Tuesday 3 August | 9 August, 16 August, 23 August, 30 August | Tuesday 31 August |
| Nepal and some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal (solar) | Saturday 17 July | 19 July, 26 July, 2 August, 9 August, 16 August | Not given in Drik’s list |
Notice that 9 August and 16 August are Sawan Somvar days in every calendar. If your family follows one list and your local temple follows another, these two Mondays are common to both.
Which panchang are these Sawan dates from?
All dates below are copied from the Drik Panchang Sawan Somwar Vrat dates page for 2027, set to New Delhi. We have not worked out any dates ourselves. Panchang times can differ by a few minutes from city to city, so for a personal puja muhurat, ask your family purohit.
Why does Sawan start on different dates in North and South India?
India follows two main ways of counting the lunar month:
- Purnimanta (North India): the month ends on Purnima, the full moon. Drik lists this for Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand.
- Amanta (West and South India): the month ends on Amavasya, the new moon. Drik lists this for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Because of this, Sawan in the Amanta calendar begins about two weeks after it begins in the Purnimanta calendar. Nepal and some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh follow a third, solar calendar. Follow the list your family and local temple use.
What are the Sawan 2027 dates in North India (Purnimanta)?
| Date | Weekday | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 19 July | Monday | Sawan begins; First Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 26 July | Monday | Second Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 2 August | Monday | Third Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 9 August | Monday | Fourth Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 16 August | Monday | Fifth Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 17 August | Tuesday | Sawan ends |
What are the Sawan 2027 dates in West and South India (Amanta)?
| Date | Weekday | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August | Tuesday | Sawan begins |
| 9 August | Monday | First Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 16 August | Monday | Second Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 23 August | Monday | Third Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 30 August | Monday | Fourth Sawan Somvar vrat |
| 31 August | Tuesday | Sawan ends |
When is Shravan 2027 in Nepal and some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal?
Under the solar calendar, Drik shows Shravan beginning on Saturday 17 July 2027. The Shravan Somvar dates in this calendar are the same five Mondays as in North India. Drik’s list ends with the fifth Somvar on 16 August.
| Date | Weekday | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July | Saturday | Shravan begins (Nepali calendar) |
| 19 July | Monday | Shravan Somvar |
| 26 July | Monday | Shravan Somvar |
| 2 August | Monday | Shravan Somvar |
| 9 August | Monday | Shravan Somvar |
| 16 August | Monday | Shravan Somvar |
Which special days fall in Sawan 2027?
- Somvati Amavasya, Monday 2 August 2027: Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya) falls on a Monday, which makes it Somvati Amavasya. In North India it is also the third Sawan Somvar. See our Amavasya 2027 list for the tithi times.
- Raksha Bandhan, Tuesday 17 August 2027: Shravana Purnima, the last day of Sawan in North India. See our Purnima 2027 list for details.
What is the Sawan Somvar vrat?
Sawan Somvar is the Monday vrat kept during the month of Sawan in honour of Lord Shiva. Customs differ from family to family. Some devotees keep a full fast, some eat once a day, and many visit a Shiva temple to offer water, milk and bel leaves to the Shivling. Follow the way your family has always kept it, and ask your purohit if you are unsure.
Sawan is also the month of the Kanwar Yatra, when devotees carry holy Ganga water on foot to offer at Shiva temples.
Planning a Shiva temple visit in Sawan?
Many families like to visit a Shiva temple during Sawan. If you are thinking of Kedarnath, read our Kedarnath yatra guide for opening dates and travel advice before you plan. For other 2027 vrat and festival dates, see the Ekadashi 2027 list and festival puja muhurat 2027.
How Yatra To Temples can help
If you cannot travel in Sawan, you can see the options for a puja in your name at a temple on our online puja page.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Sawan start in 2027?
As per Drik Panchang, Sawan 2027 starts on Monday 19 July in North India (Purnimanta) and on Tuesday 3 August in West and South India (Amanta). In Nepal’s solar calendar, Shravan begins on Saturday 17 July.
When does Sawan end in 2027?
Sawan 2027 ends on Tuesday 17 August in North India and on Tuesday 31 August in West and South India, as per Drik Panchang.
How many Sawan Somvar are there in 2027?
In North India there are five: 19 July, 26 July, 2 August, 9 August and 16 August. In West and South India there are four: 9, 16, 23 and 30 August.
When is the first Sawan Somvar of 2027?
Monday 19 July 2027 in North India, the same day Sawan begins. In West and South India the first Sawan Somvar is Monday 9 August 2027.
Is there a Somvati Amavasya in Sawan 2027?
Yes. Shravana Amavasya, also called Hariyali Amavasya, falls on Monday 2 August 2027, so it is a Somvati Amavasya. In North India it is also the third Sawan Somvar.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2027?
Raksha Bandhan is on Tuesday 17 August 2027, on Shravana Purnima, as per Drik Panchang. It is the last day of Sawan in North India.
Which Sawan list should I follow?
Follow the calendar your family and local temple use. Most of North India uses the Purnimanta list, while Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu use the Amanta list.
Sources
- Drik Panchang – Sawan Somwar Vrat dates 2027 (New Delhi)
- Drik Panchang – Amavasya dates 2027 (New Delhi)
- Drik Panchang – Raksha Bandhan 2027 date and time (New Delhi)
