Sawan 2025 start and end date: When will Sawan start? Know Sawan Somwar dates and more
Sawan 2025 start and end date: Sawan, also known as Shravan, is one of the sacred months in the Hindu calendar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this month holds immense spiritual importance for Shiva devotees across India. It is observed as the fifth month in the Hindu lunar calendar and typically falls between July and August in the Gregorian calendar.
This year, Sawan will begin on Friday, July 11, and end on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Why Is Sawan So Important?
Sawan is believed to be Lord Shiva's favourite month. Devotees observe Somwar Vrats (Monday fasts) throughout the month to seek blessings for happiness, prosperity, and a peaceful life.
It is believed that during this month, Lord Shiva consumed the deadly Halahal poison that came out during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) to save the universe. To reduce the effects of the poison, the gods poured Ganga water on Shiva, and this act of devotion continues through special pujas and fasts during Sawan.
Sawan 2025: Start and End Date
Sawan Somwar 2025: List of Monday Fasts
This year, there will be four Sawan Somwars (Monday fasts) observed during the holy month. These are the most auspicious days for worshipping Lord Shiva.
Sawan Somwar Date
Mangla Gauri Vrat 2025 Dates
Mangla Gauri Vrat is a special fast observed by married women during Sawan, especially on Tuesdays, to pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
Sawan Somwar Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
Here's how devotees can perform the Sawan Somwar Puja:
Wake up early and take a bath before sunrise.
Clean your home temple and offer water or milk mixed with Gangajal to the Shivling.
Offer belpatra, white flowers, dhatura, bhasma (sacred ash), and fruits to Lord Shiva.
Chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' or recite the Shiv Chalisa.
Observe fast for the entire day and break it in the evening after performing the evening puja.
Visit a nearby Shiva temple if possible.
Sawan 2025: The Mythological Story Behind It
According to Hindu mythology, during the Samudra Manthan, many divine things emerged from the ocean, but among them was also Halahal, a dangerous poison. To save the world from its impact, Lord Shiva drank the poison and held it in his throat, which turned blue, earning him the name Neelkanth.
To reduce the poison's effect, the gods offered Ganga water to Lord Shiva. This divine event is believed to have occurred during the month of Shravan. Hence, this month is dedicated to Shiva bhakti, and worshipping him during Sawan is considered especially rewarding.
Sawan 2025 is a deeply spiritual time for Hindus across the country. With its rich mythology, powerful rituals, and dedicated fasts, this month offers a unique opportunity for devotees to connect with Lord Shiva and seek his divine blessings. Don't forget to mark the important dates and follow the rituals to make the most of this sacred month.
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