Sawan Month 2025: Dates, Significance & Vrat Rituals

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Jul 11, 2025

Sawan Month 2025 Begins

The sacred month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins on July 11 and ends on August 9, 2025, as per the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.

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Why Sawan Is Celebrated

Sawan is spiritually significant due to the legend of Samudra Manthan, during which Lord Shiva drank poison to save the world.

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Sawan Somwar Vrat Dates 2025

Sawan Somwar fasts in 2025: July 14, 21, 28 & Aug 4. Devotees observe Monday fasts to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for health and prosperity.

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Solah Somwar Fast

Many begin the 16-week Solah Somwar fast during Sawan to fulfill wishes and seek marital bliss through Lord Shiva’s blessings.

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Mangal Gauri Vrat

Tuesdays in Sawan are dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Married women observe Mangal Gauri Vrat for marital harmony and prosperity.

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South and West India Calendar

As per the Amanta calendar, states like Maharashtra, Gujarat & Karnataka observe Sawan from July 25 to Aug 23, 2025 with equal devotion.

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Sawan Shivratri 2025

Sawan Shivratri falls on July 23, 2025. Nishita Kaal Puja is from 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM on July 24, with night-long worship and devotion.

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Hariyali Amavasya in Sawan

Hariyali Amavasya in Shravan is marked by planting sacred trees like Tulsi, Bilva, Amla & Neem, believed to bring health, prosperity & positivity.

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Daily Rituals During Sawan

Devotees wake early, bathe, clean the puja space, and offer Panchamrit, Bilva leaves, flowers, itra, chandan & akshat to Lord Shiva and Parvati.

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Kanwar Yatra During Sawan

Thousands of Kanwariyas carry Ganga water on foot to offer it at Shiva temples. This annual yatra is a powerful display of faith & devotion.

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Power of Shiva Worship in Sawan

Worshipping Lord Shiva in Sawan brings great spiritual merit. Devotees chant mantras, offer Ganga Jal, and recite Shiva Chalisa or Shravan Maas Katha.

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A Month of Devotion and Blessings

Sawan is more than ritual—it's deep devotion to Shiva. Through fasting, temple visits, or prayers at home, devotees seek peace, strength, and grace.

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