Sawan Month 2025
The month of Sawan (also known as Shravan Maas) holds immense significance in Hinduism. It is especially dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, the holy month of Shravan will begin on 11th July and conclude on 9th August. During this month, every Monday is celebrated as Sawan Somwar, a day devoted to the worship, fasting, and reverence of Lord Shiva.
Dates and Significance of the Four Auspicious Sawan Mondays in 2025:
| Date | Sawan Somwar |
|---|---|
| 14 July 2025 | First Sawan Monday |
| 21 July 2025 | Second Sawan Monday |
| 28 July 2025 | Third Sawan Monday |
| 4 August 2025 | Fourth Sawan Monday |
Kanwar Yatra During Sawan Month:
For devotees of Lord Shiva, Kanwar Yatra is a significant pilgrimage that symbolizes devotion, faith, and purity. During Sawan, devotees collect holy water from the Ganga River and carry it in pots suspended on a Kanwar (a bamboo pole), walking barefoot to their local Shiva temples.
During the Yatra:
- Devotees wear white clothes and chant the name of Lord Shiva.
- They follow strict rules like eating only once a day and sleeping on the ground.
- Upon reaching the temple, they offer the holy water to the Shivling and pray for blessings.
What to Do During Sawan Month:
- Fasting and Worship: Perform special worship of Lord Shiva on Mondays. Bathe the Shivling with water and milk, and offer Bel leaves, Datura, sandalwood paste, incense, and food offerings.
- Chanting Mantras: Recite the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” or other sacred Shiva mantras.
- Meditation: Meditate on Lord Shiva to seek divine blessings and inner peace.
- Bhajans and Kirtans: Sing devotional songs and perform kirtans dedicated to Lord Shiva to purify the mind and soul.
- Charity: Donate food, clothes, money, or other essentials to the poor and needy to earn spiritual merit.
- Holy Bath and Temple Visit: Take ritual baths and visit Shiva temples.
- Shivling Worship: Offer dedicated prayers to the Shivling to seek relief from life's difficulties.
What to Avoid During Sawan Month:
- Inauspicious Acts: Avoid actions like fighting, cheating, bad-mouthing others, or any form of violence.
- Breaking the Fast: Honor your fast with discipline and avoid breaking it midway.
- Intoxicants: Refrain from consuming alcohol or any intoxicating substances.
- Obscenity: Stay away from vulgar speech or immoral behavior.
Additional Devotions:
- Shiva Vrat Katha (Fasting Story)
- Shiva Panchakshar Stotra
Benefits Devotees May Experience During This Sacred Month:
- Spiritual Growth: Worship of Lord Shiva leads to spiritual elevation and inner peace.
- Success in Endeavors: Worship on Sawan Mondays brings success in work and reduces malefic planetary effects.
- Health Benefits: Observing fasts can improve physical and mental well-being.
- Positive Karmic Results: Following the fasts selflessly leads to positive karmic rewards and inner tranquility.