🕉️ What is Sawan (Shravan) Month?
Sawan, also known as Shravan Maas, is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar and holds huge spiritual importance, especially for Lord Shiva devotees. This sacred period is marked by penance, devotion, fasting, and spiritual purification.
It is believed that during Sawan, Lord Shiva performed the Tandava, and Mata Parvati observed fasts to win His love. The entire month is dedicated to Shiva worship, Rudrabhishek, and Somvar Vrat (Monday fasting).
📅 Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates
In 2025, the Sawan month will follow both Purnimant and Amavasyant calendars, leading to different starting dates in different regions.
➤ In North India (Purnimant Calendar):
- Start Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
- End Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
➤ In Maharashtra, Gujarat, South India (Amavasyant Calendar):
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- End Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
🌙 Shravan Somvar 2025 Dates (Monday Fasting Days)
Shravan Somvar is the most significant ritual during Shravan month. Devotees observe fasts on Mondays, the most auspicious day for Lord Shiva.
🌼 Shravan Somvar Vrat Dates (North India):
- First Somvar – July 14, 2025
- Second Somvar – July 21, 2025
- Third Somvar – July 28, 2025
- Fourth Somvar – August 4, 2025
🌼 Shravan Somvar Vrat Dates (South India):
- First Somvar – July 21, 2025
- Second Somvar – July 28, 2025
- Third Somvar – August 4, 2025
- Fourth Somvar – August 11, 2025
🪔 How to Perform Somvar Vrat (सोमवार व्रत विधि)
Somvar Vrat is observed to seek the holy blessings of Lord Shiva for health, marriage, career, and peace. Here’s the complete ritual process:
🌄 Morning Rituals:
- Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat
- Taking bath to clean yourself and wear white or light-colored clothes
- Clean your puja space and place a Shivling or Lord Shiva image
🕉️ Puja Vidhi:
- Abhishek (Sacred Bath) of Shivling with:
- Water, Milk, Honey, Curd, Ghee, Sugar (Panchamrit)
- Bel Patra, Dhatura, Sandalwood paste, White flowers
- Light a diya with ghee
- Offer bhasma (vibhuti) and chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times
- Recite or listen to Shiva Chalisa, Rudrashtakam, or Shiv Mahimna Stotra
- Maintain fast by consuming only fruits, milk, or satvik meals (if allowed)
🌃 Evening Rituals:
- Visit a nearby Shiva temple if possible
- Offer water or milk again with devotion
- Break the fast post-sunset with simple satvik food
🌟 Importance of Sawan and Somvar Vrat
- Enhances mental peace and spiritual focus
- Removes doshas related to Mars, Moon, and Rahu
- Brings marital harmony and helps in early marriage
- Aids in overcoming obstacles in career and health
- Strengthens connection with Lord Shiva and cosmic energies
📿 Other Important Festivals in Sawan 2025
| Festival | Date |
| Hariyali Teej | July 30, 2025 |
| Nag Panchami | August 3, 2025 |
| Varalakshmi Vrat | August 8, 2025 |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 10, 2025 |
| Shravan Purnima | August 10, 2025 |
| Krishna Janmashtami | August 17, 2025 |
🧘 Jyotish Remedies for Sawan Month
- Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra daily (108 times)
- Perform Rudrabhishek on Mondays or Pradosh days
- Donate milk, rice & fruits, or white clothes to Brahmins or needy people
- Feed cows and stray dogs
- Avoid anger, ego, and non-veg food during Sawan
🕰️ Auspicious Muhurats During Sawan 2025
| Purpose | Auspicious Time Window |
| Rudrabhishek Puja | Mondays during Brahma Muhurat |
| Shiva Marriage Prayers | Shravan Somvar, Rohini Nakshatra |
| Grah Shanti Puja | Shravan Shukla Paksha Days |
| House Cleaning & Purity | Shravan Krishna Trayodashi |
| Marriage Muhurat (if allowed) | Generally avoided; consult Jyotish |
🔖 Conclusion
Sawan 2025 is a month of purity, devotion, and transformation. Whether you observe Somvar vrat, perform Rudrabhishek, or simply offer your heartfelt prayers, this is the ideal time to align with Lord Shiva’s divine energy.
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