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In Photos: Devotees throng Babulnath Mandir to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Shravan

Updated On: 17 August, 2023 02:30 PM IST | ronak mastakar

A large number of devotees thronged Babulnath Mandir in South Mumbai to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Shravan (Pics/Sameer Markande)

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Pic/Sameer Markande
Pic/Sameer Markande
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In the Hindu calendar, 'Sawan', also known as 'Shravan', is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and one of the holiest months of the year

In the Hindu calendar, 'Sawan', also known as 'Shravan', is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and one of the holiest months of the year

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This year, the Shravan period stretches for two months instead of the usual one-month period. Previously, an almost two-month-long Shravan period was observed approximately 19 years ago

This year, the Shravan period stretches for two months instead of the usual one-month period. Previously, an almost two-month-long Shravan period was observed approximately 19 years ago

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According to the Hindu Calendar, an extra month is added every three years when the Sun changes its zodiac sign or transits from one zodiac to another. This transit is also known as Sankranti

According to the Hindu Calendar, an extra month is added every three years when the Sun changes its zodiac sign or transits from one zodiac to another. This transit is also known as Sankranti

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As a result, there are 12 Sankranti in a solar year, and the month with no Sankranti is termed 'Malmas' or 'Adhikmas'. Typically, no auspicious or new tasks or rituals are performed during this month

As a result, there are 12 Sankranti in a solar year, and the month with no Sankranti is termed 'Malmas' or 'Adhikmas'. Typically, no auspicious or new tasks or rituals are performed during this month

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According to the Hindu Calendar, an extra month is added every three years when the Sun changes its zodiac sign or transits from one zodiac to another. This transit is also known as Sankranti

According to the Hindu Calendar, an extra month is added every three years when the Sun changes its zodiac sign or transits from one zodiac to another. This transit is also known as Sankranti

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