Srabon

Srabon

Srabon

* 4th month of the * Bengali calendar

Srabon, Shravan 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]

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Etymology

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

Events

References

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


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