Sawan 2025: Start And End Date; Check Significance And Rules To Follow

Sawan 2025: Shravan or Sawan is considered one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, falling between July and August. Deeply significant for devotees of Lord Shiva, this sacred time is marked by prayers, fasting and various religious rituals. Mondays during Sawan, known as Shravan Somvar, are especially important and observed with great devotion to Lord Bholenath. Many also fast on Tuesdays in honour of Goddess Parvati. This month also coincides with the arrival of the southwest monsoon in India, bringing welcome rains and a spiritual atmosphere. This year, Sawan month begins on 11th July 2025.

Check out all the relevant details regarding the start and end date, significance and rules to follow during this auspicious month below:

Sawan 2025: Start And End Date

- Sawan 2025 Start Date: 11th July 2025, Friday

- Sawan 2025 End Date: 9th August 2025, Saturday

Sawan 2025: Significance

The month of Sawan, also known as Shravan holds deep spiritual and astrological importance in Hindu tradition. Falling between July and August, this sacred month is devoted to Lord Shiva, who is believed to be most responsive to prayers during this time. Devotees observe fasts, especially on Mondays and perform Rudrabhishek and other rituals to seek His blessings for peace, prosperity and protection. Astrologically, Sawan is governed by the influence of the Moon, which is said to heighten emotional sensitivity and spiritual awareness. It is also a time when planetary energies are considered highly supportive for spiritual practices like meditation, chanting and charity. Fasting and devotion during Sawan are believed to help purify karma and bring inner clarity.

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Sawan is a sacred month devoted to Lord Shiva, marked by fasting, prayers and ritualistic worship. (Image Source: Canva) 

Sawan 2025: Rules To Follow

During the holy month of Sawan, devotees of Lord Shiva are encouraged to follow a disciplined and spiritually focused lifestyle. One of the most important rules is to observe fasting, especially on Mondays, known as Shravan Somvar.

Some choose to fast for the entire month, consuming only sattvic (pure and simple) foods like fruits, milk, and vegetarian meals. Avoiding garlic, onion, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol is considered essential, as it helps maintain inner purity and devotion. Devotees wake up early, take a bath, and visit Shiva temples to offer milk, water, belpatra, dhatura and white flowers, all of which are considered sacred offerings to Lord Shiva.

Apart from food-related discipline, behaviour and speech are also expected to be pure during this month. Avoiding anger, gossip and negative thoughts is highly recommended. Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” or the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra daily is believed to bring divine blessings and inner strength.

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Tuesdays are also observed with fasting by women to honour Goddess Parvati and seek marital bliss and family harmony. Charity, helping others, and acts of kindness are encouraged throughout the month, as they amplify the spiritual merit earned through devotion and self-restraint.

(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)