- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sawan Somwar 2025: The sacred month of Sawan is a cherished time for Lord Shiva devotees, filled with deep spiritual energy. Sawan Somwar, the Mondays within this month are particularly auspicious and powerful. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers and engage in spiritual practices to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. This devoted worship is believed to bring peace, marital harmony and liberation from sins. By dedicating themselves to Lord Shiva during Sawan Somwar, devotees can experience profound spiritual growth and connect with the divine. The first Sawan Somwar falls on 14th July 2025.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals to observe on the first Sawan Monday fast below:
Sawan Somwar 2025: Date And Shubh Muhurat
- First Sawan Somwar 2025 Date: 14th July 2025, Monday
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:11 AM to 04:52 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM to 12:55 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 11:21 PM to 12:55 AM, July 2025
- Nishita Muhurat: 12:07 AM, July 15 to 12:48 AM, July 15
Sawan Somwar 2025: Significance
The origin of Sawan Somwar is rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, specifically in the Shiva Purana. During the Samudra Manthan, Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison Halahala to protect the universe, which turned his neck blue. To ease his pain, gods and devotees offered him cooling elements like milk and water, a practice that evolved into Sawan Puja.
Sawan Somwar is a particularly powerful day for worshipping Lord Shiva, who is believed to favour Mondays. Devotees observe the Sawan Somwar Vrat to seek his blessings, attain marital bliss, and fulfil desires. This sacred fast brings spiritual upliftment, inner peace, and purification of the mind, body and soul. By dedicating themselves to Lord Shiva during Sawan Somwar, devotees can experience profound spiritual growth and connect with the divine.
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Sawan Somwar is a sacred Monday fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed during the month of Sawan, bringing spiritual growth, peace and marital harmony through devoted worship and rituals. (Image Source: Freepik)
Sawan Somwar 2025: Rituals
Sawan Somwar, observed every Monday during the holy month of Sawan (Shravan), holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. Devotees observe fasts and offer special prayers, believing that Lord Shiva is most benevolent during this time. Mondays are especially considered auspicious for worshipping him, and many seek his blessings for health, peace, and the fulfilment of heartfelt desires.
The day begins with devotees waking up early and taking a ritual bath, often in rivers or sacred water bodies, symbolising spiritual cleansing. They then visit Shiva temples to perform ‘Abhishekam’ , the ceremonial bathing of the Shivling with water, milk, honey, curd and ghee, known as Panchamrit. Along with this, offerings of bilva leaves, white flowers, fruits and incense are made. These rituals are performed with devotion, chanting of mantras like the ‘Maha Mrityunjaya’ and ‘Om Namah Shivaya’, creating a serene and powerful spiritual atmosphere.
Fasting is a key aspect of Sawan Somwar. Some devotees observe a ‘nirjala’ fast, refraining from both food and water, while others may consume fruits and milk. The fast is broken after evening prayers, and some people read or listen to the “Shiva Purana” or “Sawan Somwar Vrat Katha”, a traditional story associated with the significance of the fast. Women, in particular, pray for the well-being of their husbands or for an ideal life partner.
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Beyond the rituals, Sawan Somwar is a time for inner reflection, surrender, and devotion. It brings people closer to their spiritual roots, allowing them to slow down and reconnect with divine energies. The essence lies not only in external offerings but also in the purity of the heart and sincerity of prayer.
(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.)
