Sawan
Sawan (Hindi: सावन, Punjabi: ਸਾਵਣ) is a fifth month in the Hindu calendar. It is derived from Sanskrit: श्रावण. Many Indian calendars started in different eras such as Shaka Calendar ( national calendar of India) traditional Vikrama as well as a new Nanakshahi calendar created few years ago by SGPC which governs the activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with July and August in the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 31 days long, like the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
Important events during this month
July
- July 16 - Aug 15 (1 Sawan) - The start of the month Sawan
- July 23 (8 Sawan) - Birth of Guru Har Krishan
August
- August 16 (1 Bhadon) - The end of the month Sawan and the start of Bhadon
External links
- www.dsl.pipex.com
- www.sikhitothemax.com Guru Granth Sahib Page 133
- www.srigranth.org Guru Granth Sahib Page 133
- www.sikhcoalition.org
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