Srabon
Frequent heavy rain is a common feature of Srabon in Bangladesh and Bengal
Native nameশ্রাবণ (Bengali)
Calendar
Month number
  • 4
Number of days
  • 31 (Bangladesh);
  • 31/32 (India)
SeasonRainy Season
Gregorian equivalentJuly-August

Srabon or Shaon (Bengali: শ্রাবণ Srabôn, শাওন Shaon) is the fourth month of the Bengali calendar and one of the two months that make up the wet season, locally called "Barsha" (Bengali: বর্ষা Bôrsha).[1][2] Artisans start making idols for Durga Puja, Kali Puja, etc. in this month.[3]

Etymology

It is named after the star Shrobona (শ্রবণা Shrôbôna).

Events

References

  1. "Bangabda - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  2. "Shurolok's tribute to Abdul Ahad". The Daily Star. 19 September 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  3. "Idols have name, fame but artisans see no future". The Daily Star. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  4. "Kabiguru's 74th death anniversary today". The Daily Star. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2017.


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