Sawan 2025: Dates, Importance & Rituals to Observe This Holy Month
Sawan, also known as Shravan Maas, is one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar, especially devoted to Lord Shiva. This month holds deep spiritual significance, marked by devotion, fasting, and pilgrimage. In 2025, Sawan will begin in July and end in August, depending on the regional lunar calendar followed.
🗓 Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates (By Region)
North India (Purnimant Calendar – followed in Delhi, UP, Bihar, MP, Punjab, etc.):
- Start Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- End Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
South and Western India (Amavasyant Calendar – followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, etc.):
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- End Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕉 Why is Sawan Celebrated?
Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped throughout the month with intense devotion. The story behind this tradition dates back to the Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean), when Lord Shiva drank the poison (Halahal) to save the universe. The Devas and devotees offered Gangajal, belpatra, and sacred flowers to cool him during this time.
🌸 Important Rituals During Sawan
- Somvar Vrat (Monday Fasting):
- Devotees fast every Monday (Sawan Somvar) to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for health, marriage, and prosperity.
- Kanwar Yatra:
- Lakhs of Kanwariyas carry holy water from the Ganges and walk barefoot to offer it at Shiva temples.
- Daily Shivling Abhishek:
- Devotees offer milk, curd, ghee, honey, Gangajal, and flowers to the Shivling.
- Wearing Rudraksha:
- Wearing a Rudraksha bead is considered highly auspicious in Sawan.
📅 Sawan Somvar 2025 Dates (North India)
- 1st Somvar: July 14, 2025
- 2nd Somvar: July 21, 2025
- 3rd Somvar: July 28, 2025
- 4th Somvar: August 4, 2025
📅 Sawan Somvar 2025 Dates (South/West India)
- 1st Somvar: July 28, 2025
- 2nd Somvar: August 4, 2025
- 3rd Somvar: August 11, 2025
- 4th Somvar: August 18, 2025
🌼 Spiritual Significance of Sawan Flowers
During Sawan, offering fresh flowers to Lord Shiva is considered a sacred act. Flowers like lotus, belpatra garlands, marigold, and white datura are especially used. Businesses like Sagar Florist provide special pooja flower subscriptions during this time to help devotees perform their rituals properly.
🙏 Conclusion
Sawan 2025 is a divine opportunity to cleanse the soul, seek divine blessings, and immerse in the worship of Mahadev. Whether you’re fasting, praying, or simply meditating—this month invites everyone into a more spiritual rhythm of life.
