Sawan
For the month of the Hindu calendar, see Shraavana.
Sawan (Punjabi: ਸਾਵਣ, Hindi: सावन) is a fifth month in the traditional Vikrama as well as the Nanakshahi calendar, 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 (1 Sawan) - The start of the month Sawan
- July 23 (8 Sawan) - Birth of Guru Har Krishan Ji
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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