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Lord Shukla Yajur Shravani 3 August 2011, Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani 2011, Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani

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Shukla Yajur Shravani is observed today, 3 August 2011. It is observed in Shravan month by some Brahmin communities in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Gujarat. In 2011, Shukla Yajur Shravani is performed a day prior to Rig Hiranyakesi Shravani. On the Hasta Nakshatra in Shravan month, Rig Hiranyakesi Sravani ritual is observed.

The other Shravani ritual is Rig Shukla Yajur Taittariya Shravani. It is observed on Shravan Purnima, Rakshabandhan festival.

In South Indian Brahmin communities, generally Upakarma is performed during Shravan Purnima. There are some differences in dates and the procedures to perform. Samaveda Upakarma varies basically from Rig Veda and Yajurveda Upakarma dates.