As July comes and the wind becomes cooler, people in many parts of India are ready for something beyond a change in weather, they welcome the holy month of Savan. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this time there is deep spiritual meaning and fills hearts with devotion and hope. Falling in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan, also known as Sawan. This period is considered highly auspicious, marked by devotion, faith and deep spiritual reflection.
Sawan 2025 date
According to Drik Panchang, in 2025, Sawan will have a holy month Start from July 11, 2025 and finish on August 9, 2025During this period, devotees across India and beyond Swami Shiva immerse themselves in prayers, fasting and rituals.
History of Sawan
The tradition of Sawan Somwar is towards ancient Hindu mythology and holy Shiva Purana. During the cosmic phenomenon known as Samadra Manthan, the churning of the ocean produced a deadly poison called halala. To protect the universe from destruction, Lord Shiva consumed poison, causing his neck to become blue and named him Neelkanth.
To reduce his sorrow, the gods and devotees offered them to cool elements such as milk and water, which is a practice that later made the basis of Sawan Puja. Since this incident took place in the month of Shravan, this period was particularly dedicated to Lord Shiva, which was marked by prayer, fasting and gratitude and acts of penance.
Importance of Sawan
The month of Sawan lies deeply in the legend of Lord Shiva, who drank the deadly poison generated during the Samudra churning to save the world. To protect her, Goddess Parvati grabbed her neck to prevent the poison from spreading through her body, saved her from more damage, but still left her in immense pain. Due to this work of sacrifice and devotion, Sawan is especially considered sacred for Lord Shiva.
Prayers offered during Sawan are considered particularly powerful. A major tradition is fasting on Monday, known as Shravan Somvar. Some devotees also begin sixteen Somwar fast, fast every Monday for sixteen weeks, even beyond Sawan. Tuesday is also special, because many married women inspect Mangal Gauri fast, praying to Goddess Parvati for the happiness and welfare of their family.
Sawan 2025 rituals
Before starting the puja rituals, devotees get up quickly and take a holy bath, making sure that both the house and the puja are completely cleaned. Then they place the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on a wooden board, light a lamp filled with desi ghee, and pray heartfelt prayers. To apply divine presence, Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva are chanting, followed by Shravan Mas Katha and Shiva Chalisa.
Later, devotees visit the temple to perform the consecration of Shivalingam with Panchamit (a sacred mixture of milk, curd, sugar powder, honey and ghee). They conclude by pouring water on Shivalingam once again, with fresh flowers and bilva patra, which holds special significance for Lord Shiva, and offers white sweets as a symbol of purity and devotion.
Additionally, items like ITRA (perfume), sandalwood (sandalwood paste), and Akshat (unbreakable rice) are also presented during worship to honor Lord Shiva.
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