Sawan 2026 is set to begin on 30 July, according to NDTV. The coverage outlines that the Shravan month starts on this date and provides a Somvar Vrat calendar for the period. It also lists details for the puja rituals associated with Somvar (Monday) fasting during Sawan. In addition to timing, the article explains the significance of Shravan/Sawan in the Hindu devotional calendar, focusing on the religious context in which devotees observe the Monday vrat. The information is presented as a guide for those planning worship and fasting throughout the month, with attention on start date and time, the sequence of Somvar observances, and what devotees typically do during puja. Overall, the sources agree on the commencement date—30 July—and present the same theme of practical ritual scheduling and the month’s religious importance.