Sawan Somwar 2025: Dates, Significance, Importance and Rituals

Sawan Somwar 2025: The first Monday of Sawan month is on 14th July and this time 4 Monday fasts will be observed in Sawan month 2025. Sawan means the month when it does not rain from the sky, but the grace of Shiva rains. The month of Sawan is considered very beneficial for worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and getting their blessings.

According to mythological beliefs, it was in the month of Sawan that Lord Shiva accepted Mother Parvati as his wife. By worshiping with devotion and rules on all four Mondays of Sawan, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati can remove all your difficulties and fulfill your wishes. Whatever Shiva devotees offer with a true heart, it gets fulfilled.

When is the first Monday of Sawan?

According to the Panchang, the first Sawan Somwar is falling on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Sawan month. This date will start on July 14 at 01:02 late night and will end on July 15 at 11:59 late night. In such a situation, the first fast of Sawan Monday will be kept on July 14. Then it will be kept on the second day i.e. July 15.

When is Sawan Somwar in 2025?

• First Sawan Somwar - 14 July
• Second Sawan Somwar - 21 July
• Third Sawan Somwar - 28 July
• Fourth Sawan Somwar - 4 August

Importance of Sawan Somwar

Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also, the moon is also a factor of mind on this day. The worship of Lord Shiva and the Monday fast have special significance on this day. Monday fast is considered very important not only from the religious point of view, but also for spiritual and mental peace.

According to religious texts, Mother Parvati did rigorous penance to please Lord Shiva and kept a special fast on Monday. Pleased with her penance, Lord Shiva accepted her as his better half. For this reason, this fast is considered especially auspicious for marriageable girls.

What to do in Sawan?

• Perform Abhishek of Shivlinga daily (with milk, water, honey etc.).
• Keep fast on Mondays and consume satvik food.
• Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" and "Mahamrityunjaya Mantra".
• Perform Shiv Aarti regularly.
• Follow celibacy and lead a disciplined life.
• Donate milk or milk products to the needy.

What should not be done in Sawan?

• Avoid non-vegetarian and excessive tamasic food.
• Avoid anger, quarrels, and harsh words.
• Avoid offering Ketaki flowers and turmeric on the Shivlinga.
• Sleeping during the day is considered forbidden.
• Special opportunity to get the blessings of Bholenath

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