Sawan 2025: Sawan is the most sacred month in the Hindu calendar, celebrated as a time of devotion to Lord Shiv. It symbolises sacrifice, blessings, and joy in his form as Pashupatinath. With the onset of monsoon, nature blooms with greenery, adding to the spiritual beauty of this month.

During Sawan, devotees observe fasts, perform Jalabhishek, Rudrabhishek, chant the Mahamrityunjay Mantra, and participate in the Kanwar Yatra. The holy month of Sawan in 2025 will begin on July 11 and end on August 9. Several important dates for Lord Shiv's worship will fall within this period, including Sawan Shivratri, Pradosh Vrat, Hariyali Amavasya, and more.

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Important Sawan 2025 Vrats And Festivals

  • July 11 – Sawan Begins
  • July 14 – First Sawan Somwar, Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi
  • July 15 – First Mangal Gauri Vrat
  • July 16 – Kark Sankranti
  • July 21 – Second Sawan Somwar, Kamika Ekadashi
  • July 22 – Pradosh Vrat
  • July 23 – Sawan Shivratri
  • July 24 – Hariyali Amavasya, Sawan Amavasya, Guru Pushya Yog
  • July 27 – Hariyali Teej
  • July 28 – Third Sawan Somwar, Vinayak Chaturthi
  • July 29 – Nag Panchami
  • July 30 – Kalki Jayanti
  • July 31 – Tulsidas Jayanti
  • August 4 – Fourth Sawan Sonwar
  • August 5 – Sawan Putrada Ekadashi
  • August 6 – Pradosh Vrat
  • August 8 – Hayagriva Jayanti, Varalakshmi Vrat
  • August 9 – Raksha Bandhan, Sawan Purnima Vrat

Key Dates For Shiv Puja In Sawan

Some of the most spiritually significant days for Shiv devotion this Sawan include Sawan Shivratri, Sawan Pradosh Vrat, Sawan Amavasya, Nag Panchami, Hariyali Teej, and Sawan Purnima. On these days, Jalabhishek holds special importance, especially on Sawan Shivratri, when devotees offer Ganga water collected during the Kanwar Yatra to Lord Shiv.

Raksha Bandhan And Hariyali Teej In Sawan

Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the eternal bond between brothers and sisters. It is believed that when a sister ties a rakhi during the auspicious muhurat, it brings prosperity and long life to her brother.

Hariyali Teej, observed during the Sawan month, honours the divine reunion of Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. On this day, women observe a fast, wear green bangles and clothes, and pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands.

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