New Delhi: The sacred month of Shravan (Sawan) — deeply revered in Hinduism and dedicated to Lord Shiva — begins from 11th July, marking the start of a spiritually charged period for millions of devotees. According to the Hindu calendar, the holy month starts with the Pratipada of Krishna Paksha right after the full moon in Ashadha.
This month is considered the most auspicious for Lord Shiva’s worship, with devotees engaging in fasting, prayers, meditation, Jalabhishek, Rudrabhishek, and the famous Kanwar Yatra, carrying holy Ganga water to offer on Shivlings across temples.
“The one who opens the door to salvation with determination – Jai Jai Shiv Shankar Bhole,” echoes the devotion seen during this spiritually powerful month.
Special Days and Spiritual Calendar of Shravan 2025
According to astrologers, this Shravan will include four significant Mondays (Somvars) — days especially sacred for fasting and Shiva worship:
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14 July – First Somvar Vrat (Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi)
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21 July – Second Somvar Vrat (Kamika Ekadashi)
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28 July – Third Somvar Vrat (Vinayak Chaturthi)
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04 August – Fourth Somvar Vrat
Additionally, Mangala Gauri Vrats, observed by women for marital bliss and prosperity, fall on:
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15 July, 22 July, 29 July, and 05 August
Key Auspicious Dates in Sawan:
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16 July – Cancer Sankranti
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22 July – Pradosh Vrat
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24 July – Hariyali Amavasya & Guru Pushya Yoga
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27 July – Hariyali Teej (celebrated by women with mehendi and green attire, honoring Parvati-Shiva reunion)
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29 July – Nag Panchami
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30 July – Kalki Jayanti
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31 July – Tulsidas Jayanti
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05 August – Putrada Ekadashi
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06 August – Sawan Pradosh Vrat
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08 August – Hayagriva Jayanti / Varalakshmi Vrat
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09 August – Raksha Bandhan, symbol of sibling love, falls on Sawan Purnima
Why Shravan Matters Spiritually
According to scriptures and beliefs, worshipping Shiva in Shravan yields manifold results — from inner peace to the resolution of worldly miseries. Devotees believe that Shiva grants liberation (moksha) and showers his blessings on those who observe fasts, offer water, and chant mantras during this month.
Temples witness a surge in devotees, especially on Mondays and during Sawan Shivratri, when Kanwariyas pour holy Ganga water on Shivlings across India in a spectacular display of faith.
Shravan is more than just a month of rituals — it is a deep spiritual journey for Shiva bhakts, filled with devotion, discipline, and divine connection.
