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Shravani Mela

When is Shravani Mela 2027?

Shravani Mela 2027 is expected to run July 19 to August 17, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2027July 19 to August 17, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: The mela follows the Hindu month of Shravan (Sawan), so the dates move each year; the state announces the start.

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Shravani Mela schedule

2025: The Shravani Mela at Deoghar began on July 11, 2025.
2026: The festival began on July 30, 2026.
July 30 to August 28, 2026: Cultural programs and bhajan evenings for kanwariyas were planned at Sultanganj in Bihar for this span.

Sources: prabhatkhabar.com, m.dailyhunt.in, jagran.com

Getting to Shravani Mela

Before the 2025 mela, Ganga sand was laid along the kanwariya path and preparations were done around the Baba temple and mela areas.

Source: prabhatkhabar.com

History of Shravani Mela

The Shravani Mela is described as one of eastern India's largest religious gatherings and as one of the most significant religious events in Jharkhand. Every year it draws large numbers of kanwariyas and matters to the local economy.

Source: m.dailyhunt.in

Shravani Mela: questions people ask

What is the Shravani Mela?

It is an annual pilgrimage in which kanwariyas carry holy water from the Ganga to offer at the Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand.

When did the Shravani Mela start in 2026?

It began on July 30, 2026.

When did the Shravani Mela start in 2025?

It began on July 11, 2025.

Where does the Shravani Mela pilgrimage take place?

At the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Cultural programs for pilgrims are also held at Sultanganj in Bihar.

Sources: m.dailyhunt.in, prabhatkhabar.com, jagran.com

About Shravani Mela

A month-long Shiva pilgrimage where kanwariyas carry Ganges water on foot to the Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar.

Each year in the holy month of Shravan, pilgrims called kanwariyas carry holy water from the Ganga to offer at the Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar. Many start at Sultanganj in Bihar and walk the road to Deoghar. It is one of eastern India's largest religious gatherings, so expect heavy crowds. The dates follow the Hindu calendar and shift every year.

Know before you go

Crowd management, security and healthcare arrangements are put in place by the state and district administration for the whole pilgrimage period.
The fair runs for weeks, so the first days and the Monday of Shravan are not the only options for a quieter visit.
Deoghar has its own airport (DGH); Ranchi (IXR) and Patna (PAT) are larger airports with more flights.

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