In this video, we explore Shrawan (श्रावण), one of the most sacred months in Nepal. Shrawan holds a special place in Nepali culture and is especially significant for devotees of Lord Shiva. During this beautiful month, you can see people wearing green clothes and bangles, observing fasts, visiting temples, and participating in various religious and cultural traditions.
Holy Month of Nepal – Shrawan
Title: Why Is Shrawan So Special? 🌿🙏mid july-mid august
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Have you noticed people wearing green bangles, yellow clothes, and visiting Shiva temples during Shrawan? But why?
Shrawan is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. During this month, many devotees worship Lord Shiva, observe fasting, and visit temples every Monday, known as “Shrawan Sombar.”
In Nepal, Shrawan is also known for its beautiful greenery, monsoon rains, and festive atmosphere. Many women wear green bangles and yellow or green outfits as symbols of prosperity and happiness.
Whether you’re religious or simply interested in Nepali culture, Shrawan is a wonderful time to experience traditions, devotion, and the beauty of Nepal.
VOCABULARIES
| English | Romanized Nepali |
|---|---|
| Shrawan (Mid july – Mid August) | Shrawan |
| Green | Hariyo |
| Monday | Sombar |
| Bangles | Chura |
| Green bangles | Hariyo chura |
| Green saree | Hariyo sadi |
| Red tika | Raato tika |
| Traditional dress | Paramparagat posak |
| Henna,henna body art | Mehendi |
| Worship | Puja |
| Temple | Mandir |
| Lord shiva | Bhagwan shiva |
| Bel leaves | Belpatra |
| Milk | Dudh |
| Water | Paani |
| Flower | Phool |
| Incense | Dhup |
| Lamp | Deep |
| Devotion | Bhakti |
| Fasting | Brata |
| Blessing | Aasirbaad |
| Cloud | Baadal |
| Rain | Barsha |
| Happiness | Khusi |
| Holy | Pabitra |
| Nature | Prakriti |
| Prayers,prayings | Prarthana |
| Faith | Shraddha |
| Festival | Parva |
| Important | Mahatwapurna |
| Offering tray | Pujako thal |
| Mansoon season | Barshayaam |
| Holy basil | Tulasi,Tulsi |
| Marigold flower | Sayapatriko phool |
USEFUL SENTENSES
| English | Romanized Nepali |
|---|---|
| It is the month of Shrawan. | Ahile Shrawan mahina ho. |
| Today is the first Monday of Shrawan. | Aaja Shrawanko pahilo Sombar ho. |
| I like the green color. | Malai hariyo rang mann parchha. |
| She is wearing green bangles. | Unle hariyo chura lagaaeki chhin. |
| He gifted me a green color saree. | Usle malai hariyo sadi upahar diyo. |
| I bought a new kurta. | Maile naya kurta kine. |
| He is in traditional dress. | Uh paramparagat poshakma chha. |
| I put/applied a red tika. | Maile raato tika lagaaye. |
| She applies a beautiful henna. | Unle sarai ramro mehendi lagauchhin. |
| We went to the temple. | Hami mandir gayaun. |
| We worship. | Hami puja garchhaun. |
| I worship the lord Shiva. | Ma bhagwan Shivalai pujdachhu. |
| I offer bel leaves. | Ma belpatra chadhaaunchhu. |
| Milk is offered to the Shivalinga. | Ddudh Shivalingama chadhaainchha. |
| Water is considered holy. | Paanilai pabitra maninchha. |
| I offer flowers. | Ma phool chadhauchhu. |
| The lamp is lit. | Deep baalieko chha. |
| My elder sister is fasting in Shrawan. | Meri didi Shrawanma brata basnuhunchha. |
| Shrawan is holy month. | Shrwan pabitra mahina ho. |
| May you receive God’s blessings. | Bhagwanko aashirbaad milos. |
| She worships with devotion. | Uni bhakti garchhinn. |
| It rains a lot during Shrawan. | Shrawanma dherai barsha hunchha. |
| There is also greenery in Shrawan. | Shrawanma hariyali pani huncha. |
| Nature is lush and green. | Prakriti harabhara chhan. |
| There are clouds in the sky. | Aakashma baadal chhann. |
| Evereyone is happy. | Sabaijana khusi chhan. |
| We pray. | Hami prarthana garchhaun. |
| He/she has deep faith. | Uhako shraddha dherai chha. |
| Shrawan is the special month of festivals. | Shrawan bishesh parbako mahina ho. |
| For hindus,Shrawan is one of the important month. | Hinduharuko laagi Shrawan euta mahatwapurna mahina ho. |
USEFUL CONVERSATIONS
| English | Romanized Nepali |
|---|---|
| CONVERSATION 1: SHRAWAN | |
| A: What month is it? | Yo kun mahina ho? |
| B: It’s Shrawan month. | Yo Shrawan mahina ho. |
| A: Shrawan is a special month in Nepal. | Shrawan Nepal ko bishesh mahina ho. |
| B: Yes, it is. | Ho ,ho. |
| CONVERSATION 2: GREEN BANGLES | HARIYO CHURA |
| A: I like your green bangles. | Malaai timro hariyo chura mann paryo. |
| B: Thank you! I bought them for Shrawan. | Dhanyaabaad! Maile Shrawan ko lagi kineko. |
| CONVERSATION 3:GREEN SAREE | HARIYO SADI |
| A: What are you wearing today? | Timi aaja ke lagaauchhau? |
| B: I’m wearing green saree. | Ma hariyo sadi lagaauchhu. |
| CONVERSATION 4:MONDAY | SOMBAR |
| A: Are you going to temple on coming monday? | Aaudai gareko sombar timi mandir jaanchhau? |
| B: Yes, I will. | Ho, Ma jadaichhu. |
| CONVERSATION 5: RED TIKA | RATO TIKA |
| A: Why are you wearing a red tika? | Timile kina rato tika lagayeki chhau? |
| B: It’s a part of my traditional look. | Yo mero paramparagat pahiran ko ek hissa ho. |
| A: It looks nice! | Ramro dekhiyeko chha! |
| B: Thank you! | Dhanyabaad! |
GRAMMAR REFERENCE
| English verb | Romanized Nepali | Present | Past | Future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be | Hunu | Hunchha | Bhayo | Hunechha |
| To wear/apply | Lagaaunu | Lagauchhu | Lagaye | Lagaunechhu |
| To buy | Kinnu | Kinchhu | Kine | Kinnechhu |
| To like | Ma paraaunu | Man parchha | Man paryo | Mann parnechha |
| To look/appear | Dekhinu | Dekhinchha | Dekhiyo | Dekhinechh |
| To go | Jaanu | Janchhu | Gaye | Janechhu |
| To come | Aaaunu | Aauchhu | Aaye | Aaunechhu |
| To worship | Puja garnu | Puja garchhu | Puja gare | Puja garnechhu |
| To bring | Lyaaunu | Lyaaunchhu | Lyaye | Lyaunechhu |
| To put/wear | Lagaaunu | Lagaaunchhu | Lagaaye | Lagaaunechhu |
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