- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sawan 2025: The month of Sawan or Shravan holds immense spiritual importance in Hinduism, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is believed that during this time, the cosmic energy of Shiva is more accessible, making it a powerful month for prayer and spiritual progress. Devotees perform Rudrabhishek, chant Shiva mantras and visit temples with great devotion. Mondays, or Shravan Somvars, are especially sacred and observed with fasting and prayers. The atmosphere during Sawan is deeply devotional, encouraging self-discipline, reflection, and a stronger connection with the divine. It is seen as a month to purify the body, mind and soul. This year, Sawan month begins on 11th July 2025 and ends on 9th August 2025.
Benefits Of Observing Sawan Rituals
Observing fasts and rituals in Sawan is believed to bring numerous blessings. Fasting helps cleanse the body, while spiritual practices like meditation, mantra chanting, and seva purify the mind. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva during this month removes past sins, grants peace, and fulfils heartfelt desires. Sawan is also seen as a time to strengthen family bonds through shared rituals and prayers. Performing charity, offering water to the Shiva Linga and showing kindness enhance the positive energies of this sacred month. Overall, Sawan is a beautiful spiritual journey that brings inner calm, divine connection and a renewed sense of purpose.
Importance Of Festivals And Fasts In Sawan
Sawan is filled with significant festivals and rituals that make it a truly auspicious time. Apart from Shravan Somvar, many devotees observe Mangala Gauri Vrat on Tuesdays, especially women praying for marital happiness and family well-being. Other festivals like Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, and Hariyali Teej also fall during this month. Each celebration carries its own spiritual meaning and cultural beauty. These events not only honour various deities but also bring families and communities together in faith. The vibrancy of Sawan’s rituals uplifts spirits and reminds people of the importance of devotion, gratitude and spiritual discipline.
Below, we have curated a list of dates for important vrat and tyohar falling in the Sawan month this year:
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Sawan is a sacred month dedicated to Lord Shiva, marked by fasting, devotion and prayers for blessings, peace and spiritual growth. (Image Source: Canva)
Sawan 2025: List Important Vrat And Tyohar
DATE | DAY | FESTIVAL/VRAT/EVENT |
11th July 2025 | Friday | Sawan Month Begins, Kanwar Yatra |
12th July 2025 | Saturday | Jaya Parvati Jagran |
13th July 2025 | Sunday | Jaya Parvati Vrat Ends |
14th July 2025 | Monday | First Sawan Somvar Vrat, Sankashti Chaturthi |
15th July 2025 | Tuesday | First Mangala Gauri Vrat |
16th July 2025 | Wednesday | Karka Sankranti (Sun Transit In Cancer) |
17th July 2025 | Thursday | Kalashtami |
21st July 2025 | Monday | Second Sawan Somvar Vrat, Kamika Ekadashi |
22nd July 2025 | Tuesday | Second Mangala Gauri Vrat, Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
23rd July 2025 | Wednesday | Sawan Shivratri |
24th July 2025 | Thursday | Hariyali Amavasya (Sawan Amavasya) |
27th July 2025 | Sunday | Hariyali Teej |
28th July 2025 | Monday | Third Sawan Somvar Vrat |
29th July 2025 | Tuesday | Third Mangala Gauri Vrat, Naag Panchami |
30th July 2025 | Wednesday | Skanda Sashti |
31st July 2025 | Thursday | Tulsidas Jayanti |
01st August 2025 | Friday | Masik Durga Ashtami |
04th August 2025 | Monday | Fourth Sawan Somvar Vrat |
05th August 2025 | Tuesday | Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat, Shravan Putrada Ekadashi |
06th August 2025 | Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat |
08th August 2025 | Friday | Varalakshmi Vrat |
09th August 2025 | Saturday | Sawan Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Narali Purnima |
Each festival in Sawan month carries its own beauty, celebrating nature, family bonds and divine blessings. The atmosphere during Sawan is both spiritual and joyful, bringing people together in prayer and celebration. These sacred days encourage reflection, discipline and kindness, helping individuals strengthen their connection with the divine while embracing the richness of Hindu cultural and spiritual traditions.