India, July 28 -- The holy month of Sawan, also known as Shravan maas, began on July 25 this year. During this month, devotees worship Lord Shiva and often observe a fast. On 'Sawan ka somwar' (Mondays falling in the month of Shravan), devotees observe a special fast and visit Shiva temples. While devotees worship Lord Shiva on Mondays throughout the year, the Mondays during this particular month are considered highly significant and auspicious. The festival is observed mainly in the North Indian states. The auspicious month of Sawan began on Friday, July 23 and ends on Sunday, August 22....