Sawan Somwar in 2025: When is the first one, time, ritual, and more

First Sawan Somwar: Sawan Somwar, the holy Monday fast honoring Lord Shiva, will resume as the monsoon season engulfs India, signaling the beginning of introspection and devotion to the divine. During the month of Sawan (Shravana), which is regarded as a time for spiritual clarity, inner serenity, and renewal, this auspicious observance falls on every Somwar (Monday).

Across North India, devotees prepare to start their fasts before sunrise by participating in ritual baths, abhishekam, Shiva Chalisa recitals, and temple offerings of bel patra and bilva leaves. Under the renewed skies of the rainy season, Sawan Somwar cultivates community, compassion, and contemplation and is embraced by individuals seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and harmony in relationships.

About Sawan Somwar

For devotees of Lord Shiva, the month of Shravan or Sawan is considered spiritually rewarding. | Credit: Freepik

The month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, is regarded as spiritually fulfilling by followers of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshipped throughout the full month of Shravan, and it is thought that he is on Earth now. It is stated that as a result, devotees' prayers are answered faster. Traditionally, Monday is connected to the worship of Lord Shiva. Consequently, Mondays during this time, called Sawan Somwar, have a unique religious meaning.

Devotees observe fasts, present the Shivling with water, milk, bel leaves, and dhatura flowers, and sing hymns like the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Rudrashtak, and the Shiv Chalisa on these days.

"Many devotees observe sixteen Mondays or Solah Somwar fasting from the first Somwar of Sawan month," according to Drik Panchang's website. Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva's spouse, is honored on all Tuesdays, or Mangalwar, during Shravan. Mangala Gauri Vrat is the name for fasting on Tuesdays during Shravan month.

When is first Sawan Somwar?

The month of Sawan in 2025 will start on July 11 and go through August 9. There will be four Mondays in total throughout this time. The festival of Raksha Bandhan, which takes place on August 9th this year and honors the relationship between brothers and sisters, marks the end of the month.

First Monday 每 14th July 2025

Third Monday 每 28th July 2025

Fourth Monday 每 4th August 2025

Sawan Somwar timings

Brahma Muhurat 每 4:16 AM to 5:04 AM

Abhijit Muhurat 每 11:59 AM to 12:55 PM

Amrit Kaal 每 11:21 PM (14th July) to 12:55 AM (15th July)

Best Time for Puja 每 11:38 AM to 12:32 PM

Rituals of Sawan Somwar

1. Early Morning Rituals: Have a holy bath first thing in the morning. Put on fresh clothing, ideally yellow or white.

2. Going to a Temple or Home Shrine: Pray to Lord Shiva at a temple or a shrine in your house.

3. Abhishekam: Use water, milk, yogurt, honey, and ghee to perform Abhishekam, a ceremonial bath of the Shiva Lingam. Offerings like flowers, fruits, incense, and Bilva (Bael) leaves are also made.

4. Chanting and Mantras: Say the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and "Om Namah Shivaya" as Shiva mantras.

5. Aarti and Conclusion: Wave a lamp before the god while singing devotional melodies as you wrap up the puja.

6. Fasting: During Sawan Somwar, many devotees maintain a fast, abstaining from all food and liquids (maybe except water). Usually, the fast is kept from dawn to dusk. The rites can still be performed by those who are unable to fast.

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