Why No Marriage in Sawan 2025? Do These Remedies For A Stronger Love Life

Time of India

28-07-2025

In our rich Sanatan tradition, the month of Sawan is one of great spiritual depth. It is the time when Lord
Shiva
, the destroyer of illusion and the giver of supreme wisdom, is most easily pleased.
The rains cool the earth, rivers swell, and hearts become ripe with devotion. Every Somvar (Monday) during Sawan becomes a sacred opportunity to offer prayers, seek blessings, and deepen one's connection with Mahadev.
Yet, you may have heard from elders or astrologers that marriages are not conducted in the month of Sawan. For some, this may sound strange, especially when this month is filled with Lord Shiva's presence—He who is also known as Ardhanarishwara, the very symbol of divine union. So why is marriage not advised during this sacred month? And more importantly, if marriage is avoided, what can couples or would-be couples do to strengthen their bond during this holy time?
Why Is Marriage Avoided in Sawan?
First and foremost, Sawan is a month dedicated to deep inner sadhana.
It is not considered a grihastha month, but rather a time when Rishis, yogis, and seekers reduce worldly distractions and turn within. Lord Shiva Himself is the ultimate renunciate—He wears bhasma, lives on Kailash, and meditates in silence. His energies in this month are meditative and inward, not aligned with the celebrations and material energy required for a marriage.
According to astrology, the Sun begins its southward journey (Dakshinayan) during this period, which marks a more introspective and spiritual phase of the year.
In Vedic thinking, any major worldly event like marriage, griha pravesh, or starting a new business is avoided during Dakshinayan unless absolutely necessary. The presence of heavy rainfall, planetary doshas, and lack of auspicious nakshatras also adds to the reasons.
Our elders believed that marriage during Sawan could bring emotional disturbances, misunderstandings, or a lack of long-term harmony. It is not because the month is inauspicious, but because its energy is meant for inner union, not outer rituals.
But Sawan Is the Month of Shiva and Parvati!
This month is ideal for worshipping the divine union of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, whose bond was not based on just rituals but tapasya, surrender, and grace.
Parvati Mata observed strict penance during Sawan to win Lord Shiva's heart. Her vrata, devotion, and patience moved even the austere Mahadev to accept her as His Ardhangini. Therefore, while formal marriages are avoided in this month, the spiritual energy of love, dedication, and divine bonding is at its peak.
This is why unmarried women keep the Solah Somvar Vrat to get a husband like Mahadev. Married women pray for the health and longevity of their husbands. And couples seek strength in their bond by offering Jal to the Shivling together.
What Can Couples Do Instead During Sawan?
If you are in a committed relationship, engaged, or even already married, there are many ways to strengthen your bond during this divine time. These simple, meaningful acts invoke divine energies into your relationship and purify it from misunderstandings or karmic heaviness.
1. Perform Shiva-Parvati Puja Together
Sit together in your home temple or visit a nearby Shiva temple. Offer water, milk, belpatra, and flowers to the Shivling. Light a diya and chant the following mantra together:
'Om Namah Shivaya'
(108 times)
Then chant:
'Om Uma Maheshwaraya Namah'
(11 times)
This simple act creates a beautiful vibration of unity, respect, and shared devotion between you.
2. Read or Listen to Shiva-Parvati Katha
Listening to the story of how Parvati won Shiva through her patience, faith, and penance brings inspiration.
It reminds us that true love is not about outward gifts or sweet words, but about standing by each other with inner strength and understanding.
You may read the
Shiv-Parvati Vivaah Katha
from the Shiva Purana or listen to it together in the evening.
3. Offer Bilva Patra with Joint Sankalp
When visiting the temple, offer
Bilva leaves together
, and do a sankalp (mental intention) for harmony, understanding, and divine guidance in your relationship. Even if you cannot go to a temple, do this at home before a picture or murti of Mahadev.
Speak the sankalp silently in your heart:
"O Mahadev and Mata Parvati, may our bond be filled with patience, love, and divine guidance. Let us walk this journey together in truth and respect."
4. Observe Partial Fasting on Somvar
If both partners can, observe a light fast on Mondays. Have fruits, milk, and satvik meals. Do some japa or meditation together in the evening. This brings alignment between your energies and invokes blessings for stability in your bond.
5. Avoid Conflict, Harsh Words, or Ego Battles
Sawan is a time of spiritual purity. Mahadev, being the master of silence, teaches us that speech must be sweet, truthful, and measured. Couples are advised to avoid arguments, sarcasm, or proving each other wrong.
Instead, try to listen more and speak less. Even a simple act of forgiveness can lift the vibration of your relationship.
6. Offer Diyas and Flowers Together in the Evening
After sunset, light a diya together and offer flowers to Mahadev. Sit in silence for a few minutes and thank each other mentally for being present in your life.
Even if there have been fights or pain in the past, this sacred act brings closure and healing.
7. Perform Rudrabhishek for Relationship Peace
If possible, arrange for a simple Rudrabhishek at home or in a temple. Offer milk, honey, curd, and water to the Shivling while chanting the Rudra Mantras or the
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
:
'Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat'
This is especially powerful if you are going through relationship turbulence.
Mahadev removes obstacles, misunderstandings, and the ill effects of Rahu-Ketu that may trouble relationships.
Sawan Is for Soulful Bonding, Not Outer Celebration
Marriage is a celebration of two souls coming together. But in the month of Sawan, the celebration is of inner union—between the Jeevatma and Paramatma, between heart and mind, between ego and surrender.
If marriage is avoided in this month, it is not a loss. It is a divine invitation to purify your bond, deepen your bhakti, and prepare for a more sacred partnership.
Whether you are planning marriage, already married, or facing trials in love, let Sawan be a time of prayer, patience, and purposeful love. Bow to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. Their story teaches us that true love is tested by time, purified by tapasya, and blessed by divinity.
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