Introduction

If you've just finished your Shravan fasts, you've probably already started wondering: what comes after Shravan and Bhadrapada, and when exactly do these months' start and end dates fall this year? It's one of the most common questions this time of year, especially with North and South India running on different calendars.

Quick answer first, details after. Shravan 2026 starts July 30 in North India (August 13 in the South). Once it wraps up, Bhadrapada takes over almost immediately — August 29 to September 26 in the North Indian Purnimanta calendar. After that comes Ashwin, which is when Navratri planning usually kicks in.

Below, I've laid out the exact Shravan and Bhadrapada start dates and end dates, why they differ by region, what festivals fall where, and what to expect once Bhadrapada is over. I'll also mention how the Astroly app can save you the trouble of tracking all this manually — worth downloading if you want these dates pushed to you daily instead of hunting them down every month.

Shravan Month 2026: The Dates, Region by Region

Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar year, and it's the one most associated with Lord Shiva — fasting, temple visits, daily Rudrabhishek, all of it.

If You're in North India

UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, and most of the Hindi belt follow the Purnimanta calendar, where a month closes on the full moon. Under this system, Shravan 2026 runs July 30 to August 28.

If You're in the South or West

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu use the Amanta calendar instead, where the month ends on the new moon. Here, Shravan 2026 falls between August 13 and September 11.

Here's the thing people miss: both calendars are tracking the exact same moon phases. Nothing astronomical is different. It's just a labeling convention — Purnimanta closes a fortnight later than Amanta — which is why your Sawan Somvar count can look completely different from a friend's in another state, even though you're both fasting on the correct days.

Bhadrapada (Bhadra) 2026: When It Starts and When It Ends

The day Shravan ends, Bhadrapada more or less picks up where it left off. It's the second of the four Chaturmas months, a stretch traditionally set aside for restraint — no weddings, no house-warmings, more fasting.

North Indian Dates

Bhadrapada 2026 runs August 29 to September 26 in the North. This is a genuinely busy window: Krishna Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Rishi Panchami, and Anant Chaturdashi all land inside it.

Amanta Calendar Dates

In Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South India, the same lunar month is labeled Bhadrapada from September 12 to October 10, 2026. Same festivals, same tithis — the calendar name just shifts.

Why These Two Months Blur Together

Because Bhadrapada picks up right where Shravan Purnima leaves off in the North Indian system, a lot of families treat late July through late September as one long devotional stretch, rather than two separate months.

What Comes After Shravan and Bhadrapada?

This is really the question behind the question. Once Bhadrapada closes on its Purnima day, the calendar moves into Ashwin, the seventh Hindu month.

Ashwin Brings Navratri Season

Ashwin 2026 starts right after Bhadrapada Purnima and covers Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja, and Dussehra, before handing off to Kartik — the month that carries Diwali.

So the run of months for 2026 looks like this:

  • Shravan — July 30 to August 28 (North) / August 13 to September 11 (South)
  • Bhadrapada — August 29 to September 26 (North) / September 12 to October 10 (South)
  • Ashwin — begins immediately after, bringing Navratri and Dussehra

Why Knowing This Ahead of Time Helps

If you're the type who books Jyotirlingas darshan or plans Ganesh Chaturthi travel in advance, knowing the next month's dates months ahead makes a real difference — you're not scrambling for muhurat slots at the last minute.

Key Rituals Worth Knowing About

Shravan Somvar and Rudrabhishek

Every Monday during Shravan is a Shravan Somvar — considered one of the best days for fasting and Rudrabhishek. There are four of these in 2026, though North and South Indian devotees observe them roughly two weeks apart.

Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhadrapada

Bhadrapada carries two of the year's biggest festivals: Krishna Janmashtami, marking Krishna's birth, and Ganesh Chaturthi, the ten-day Ganpati celebration that closes with Anant Chaturdashi immersion.

Don't Assume Your Neighbor's Dates Are Yours

Since North and South India follow different calendar systems, the same festival can technically sit under two different "month names" while landing on the same solar date. Always double-check your regional Panchang before locking in puja bookings.

Why Tracking These Dates Manually Gets Confusing

Generic Calendars Miss the Regional Split

Most printed calendars and basic apps just show one national date and ignore the Purnimanta/Amanta divide entirely. That's usually where the Sawan Somvar count or Ganesh Chaturthi timing confusion comes from.

Your City's Sunrise Actually Matters

Panchang calculations are tied to sunrise and local time — a Delhi Panchang and a Chennai Panchang genuinely aren't identical, even for the same festival.

Let the App Handle It Instead

This is the exact problem  Astroly was built to solve. It detects your location automatically and shows correct Shravan, Bhadrapada, and festival dates, muhurat timings, and a personalized Panchang — no manual cross-checking required. Once it's set up, you get these updates pushed to your phone daily, so you're never caught off guard by a fast or festival date.

Conclusion: Keep This Season's Dates Handy

Quick recap: Shravan 2026 runs July 30–August 28 in North India and August 13–September 11 in the South. Bhadrapada follows right after — August 29–September 26 (North) or September 12–October 10 (South). Then Ashwin takes over, and Navratri planning begins.

Getting the Shravan and Bhadrapada start and end dates right saves you from last-minute scrambling around fasts, temple visits, and family plans. If you'd rather not keep checking multiple sources every few weeks, download the Astroly app — it gives you a personalized Panchang and sends daily updates for your city, so every auspicious date lands in your notifications before you even have to look for it.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What comes after Shravan month in the Hindu calendar? Bhadrapada (also called Bhadra or Bhado) follows Shravan directly. In 2026, it starts August 29 in North India.

Q2. What comes after Bhadrapada month? Ashwin comes next, bringing Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja, and Dussehra, before leading into Kartik — the Diwali month.

Q3. Why do Shravan dates differ between North and South India? North India uses the Purnimanta calendar, ending months on the full moon. South and West India use the Amanta calendar, ending on the new moon. Both track identical moon phases; only the labeling differs.

Q4. How many Sawan Somvars fall in 2026? Four, regardless of whether you're following the North Indian or South Indian calendar.

Q5. Is Ganesh Chaturthi part of Shravan or Bhadrapada? Bhadrapada. It sits alongside Krishna Janmashtami, Hartalika Teej, and Anant Chaturdashi in the same month.

Q6. What's the easiest way to get accurate Panchang dates for my own city? A location-based app is your best bet — Astroly, for instance, calculates dates off your city's sunrise and regional calendar tradition and sends daily reminders, instead of relying on one generic national date.