Sawan 2025: Key dates, significance, and rituals to observe this auspicious month
Sawan Somwar Vrat
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Many devotees also observe a sixteen-week fast known as Solah Somwar, during which they seek Lord Shiva's blessings for prosperity, well-being, and marital harmony. Additionally, Tuesdays in Sawan are reserved for worshipping Goddess Parvati, known as Mangal Gauri Vrat. Other key observances in this month include Sawan Shivaratri and Hariyali Amavasya.
Shravan (Sawan) Month Dates in 2025
According to the Purnimanta calendar, followed mostly in North India, Shravan begins about 15 days before it starts in the Amanta calendar used in South and Western India.
In 2025, the Shravan month in South and Western India will be observed from Friday, July 11 to Friday, July 25.
Why is Shravan Celebrated?
The significance of Shravan stems from the ancient legend of Samudra Manthan, during which Lord Shiva consumed deadly poison (Halahala) to save the universe. Goddess Parvati, in a protective gesture, held his neck to prevent the poison from harming him further. Although it saved the world, Shiva endured great pain, and as a result, this month is considered sacred and devoted to his worship. It is believed that prayers offered during Sawan are especially powerful and bring spiritual merit.
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Sawan 2025: Somwar Vrat (Fasting) Dates
Here are the dates for the Sawan Somwar Vrats (Monday fasts) observed during the holy month of Shravan 2025:
1st Sawan Somwar Vrat – Monday, July 14, 2025
2nd Sawan Somwar Vrat – Monday, July 21, 2025
3rd Sawan Somwar Vrat – Monday, July 28, 2025
4th Sawan Somwar Vrat – Monday, August 4, 2025
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