Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates: List of Mondays, Important Fasts, Significance, and More
Introduction: The Divine Arrival of Sawan
As the monsoon clouds shower the Earth with life, the sacred month of Sawan (Shravan) descends, bringing a period of deep spiritual reflection, fasting, and devotion to Lord Shiva. Celebrated with immense enthusiasm by devotees across India, Sawan 2025 is expected to be filled with auspicious rituals, vrat observances, and Shiva bhakti.
Let us explore the key highlights of Sawan 2025, including its start and end dates, the complete Somwar Vrat list, important fasts, rituals, and the deeper spiritual significance of this pious month.
Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates
The month of Sawan 2025 will commence on Friday, July 11, 2025, and end on Saturday, August 9, 2025, coinciding with the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan.
During this period, devotees of Lord Shiva observe special vrats (fasts), especially on Mondays, and participate in Shivlinga abhishekam, mantra chanting, and acts of charity.
Auspicious Mondays of Sawan 2025 (Somwar Vrat List)
Mondays during Sawan are considered the most sacred and are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe the Somwar Vrat to seek his blessings for good health, spiritual strength, and the removal of obstacles.
Here is the list of Mondays during Sawan 2025:
| S. No. | Monday | Date | Hindu Calendar Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Monday | July 14, 2025 | Sawan Krishna Chaturthi |
| 2 | Second Monday | July 21, 2025 | Sawan Krishna Ekadashi |
| 3 | Third Monday | July 28, 2025 | Sawan Shukla Panchami |
| 4 | Fourth Monday | August 4, 2025 | Sawan Shukla Dwadashi |
These Mondays are the most sought-after days for Shiva puja and fasting, especially by unmarried women seeking a suitable life partner and married couples seeking blessings for a happy married life.
Important Fasts and Rituals in Sawan 2025
In addition to Somwar Vrats, Sawan 2025 includes several other significant observances:
🔹 Somvati Amavasya
Observed when Amavasya (no moon day) falls on a Monday. It is considered highly auspicious for taking a holy dip in rivers and worshipping Lord Shiva and ancestors.
🔹 Sawan Shivratri
Falling in the Krishna Paksha of the Sawan month, Sawan Shivratri is celebrated with night-long worship, fasting, Rudrabhishek, and chanting of Om Namah Shivaya.
🔹 Kanwar Yatra
Thousands of Kanwariyas undertake the Kanwar Yatra, carrying Ganga water in pots to offer to Lord Shiva in their local temples, especially in Haridwar, Varanasi, and Deoghar.
Significance of Sawan 2025
✨ Spiritual Growth and Devotion
Sawan offers a golden opportunity for spiritual transformation. Devotees undertake fasts and maintain celibacy, truthfulness, and cleanliness, believing it pleases Lord Shiva and purifies karma.
✨ Worship of Lord Shiva
The entire month is dedicated to Shiva bhakti. Shiva is known as Mahadev, the destroyer of evil and lord of transformation. Worshipping him in Sawan is believed to be 100 times more effective.
✨ Renewal of Life
Aligned with the monsoon season, Sawan is symbolic of renewal, fertility, and regeneration. The rain nourishes the Earth, while devotion nourishes the soul.
How to Observe Sawan 2025: Rituals and Practices
🥛 Fasting on Mondays
Devotees, especially women, observe Somwar Vrat by consuming only fruits and water, or a single satvik meal in the evening. It’s believed to bring peace, health, and marital happiness.
🕉️ Shiva Puja and Abhishekam
Offer:
- Water and milk
- Bilva leaves
- Dhatura, white flowers, and bhasma
- Chant the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or Om Namah Shivaya
🎁 Charity and Seva
Acts of charity during Sawan are considered highly rewarding. You can donate:
- Milk, curd, ghee
- Sugar, jaggery, grains
- White clothes
- Fruits and Rudraksha
Pro Tip for Devotees
Make a Sawan Sankalp (spiritual pledge) at the start of the month — whether it’s fasting every Monday, chanting Shiva’s name 108 times daily, or feeding the poor every Saturday — and stick to it with devotion.
Conclusion: Embrace the Divine Energy of Sawan
Sawan 2025 is not just a month on the calendar; it’s a sacred invitation to align your life with spirituality, simplicity, and self-discipline. Whether you observe Somwar fasts, perform daily pujas, or simply connect more deeply with Lord Shiva through prayer, this holy month can be a life-changing spiritual journey.
Let the rains wash away your worries, and let Lord Shiva bless your life with peace, prosperity, and inner strength.
