Sawan Shivratri, One of the most spiritually important festivals for Lord Shiva Devotees will be seen on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan). According to the Hindu lunar calendar, this divine occasion comes on the 14th day of Krishna Paksha (Moon’s Waning Charan) in the month of Shravan.
Celebrated with unbreakable devotion, this holy night is marked by fasting, overnight vigils, chanting, and formal worship of Lord Shiva’s Lingam. Unlike Maha Shivaratri, which falls in February or March and celebrates the association of Shiva and Shakti, Sawan Shivaratri is celebrated within the month of Shriman, a very auspicious Shriman, one time is considered to be a particularly sacred for Shiva.
Sawan Shivratri 2025: Major date and time
According to Drik Panchang, here are accurate times for rituals:
Sawan Shivaratri Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:07 AM to 12:48 pm, 24 July
Duration: 41 minutes
Shivratri Parana Time (Rapid break): 5:38 AM, 24 July
Ratri first Prahar Puja: 07:17 PM – 09:53 pm
second assault: 09:53 PM – 12:28 AM
Third attack: 12:28 am – 03:03 am
Fourth attack: 03:03 am – 05:38 am
Chaturdashi Tithi begins: 4:39 am, 23 July
Chaturdashi Tithi ends: 2:28 am, 24 July
VRAT (fast) observation for devotees, Passage On July 24, 2025, it is scheduled for 5:38 am.
Why is Sawain Shivaratri so important?
In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is known as the destructive and supreme yogi of evil who remains in deep meditation. The month of hearing is considered very sacred for him. It is believed that the ocean churning (churning of the ocean) during this month, during which Shiva consumed fatal poison halala to save the universe. In turn, the gods and devotees began observing rituals to honor and calm Shiva, thus gave birth to Shravan celebrations.
Sawan Shivaratri is an observation, especially in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab. The Shiva temple across India including Kashi Vishwanath and Badrinath Dham, during this time look at a huge influx of devotees performing Gangjal Abhishekam, overnight Viglles and Vedic rituals.
Sawan Shivaratri fast method (fasting rule)
1. Preparation: Shivratri, that is, the day before the tradoshi, devotees usually consume the same food.
2. Morning rituals: On Shivratri day, they get up early, bathe, and do skeptic (resolve) to fast for day and night in honor of Shiva.
3. Evening bath: A second bath is performed in the evening before going to a temple or starting Shiva Puja at home.
4. Night worship: Shiva is worshiped with the chanting of Abhishekam (offering holy substances like milk, honey, ghee, Gangjal) and “Om Namah Shivaya” in the four seasons of the night.
5. Breaking fast: The next morning between the sunrise and the end of the Chaturdashi Tithi, the fasting is usually broken after bathing.
Some devotees inspect a Nirjala fast, where they avoid both food and water, and spend the night spent in chanting and meditating on Shiva’s divine energy.
Rituals defined on Shiva’s night
1. Abhishekam: Bathing Shiva Linga with water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and Gangjal.
2. Billva leaves: The offering of bilva leaves is considered sacred for Lord Shiva.
3. Light diyas: Lighting lamps and sunshine to please Lord Shiva.
4. Recitation of Shiva Mantras: Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” and other Vedic mantras.
5. Awake and Bhajan: He kept singing the entire night and meditating on Shiva.
6. Charity and South: Donate food, clothes, or money to Brahmins or needy.
Sawan Shivratri vs Maha Shivaratri
While both festivals respect Lord Shiva, they occur in different lunar months and have unique historical significance. Many confused Sawan Shivaratri with Maha Shivaratri, but they are different.
Sawan Shivratri falls in the month of Shravan (July -August) and is one of the monthly Shivratris, especially during the monsoon for its spiritual intensity.
However, Maha Shivaratri is most important among all Shivratis and is observed during the month of Falguna in February -March.
Both festivals respect Lord Shiva, but Sawan Shivaratri is especially considered powerful for fulfilling desires, internal purification and divine blessings.
Regional ceremony and temple rituals
The most observed in ►: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand.
Famous Temple with grand ceremony:
► Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varnasi
► Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain
Bad Badrinath Dham, Uttarakhand
► Kedarnath Temple
In these areas, devotees put Gangjal on Shiva Lingam, assuming that it purifies the soul and grants salvation.
questions to ask
Q1. When is Saran Shivaratri 2025?
July 23, 2025 (Wednesday).
Q2. Is Sawan Shivaratri different from Maha Shivaratri?
Yes, Sawaiin falls in Shivratri Shravan, while Maha Shivaratri is in February -March.
Q3. What are the worship timings for Sawan Shivaratri 2025?
Nishita Kaal Puja is on July 24 from 12:07 am to 12:48 pm.
Q4. Can I eat during the Sawan Shivratri fast?
Most devotees observe a strict or nirjala rapidly, but some opt for fruit-based diet.
Q5. What should I offer to Lord Shiva on this day?
Bilva leaves, milk, Ganga water, honey and sandalwood are Adarsh Prasad.
Clean the sacred mantras of “Om Namah Shivaya” to your mind and soul to this Sawan Shivaratri. Take a vow of devotion, inspect holy rituals, and embrace the transformative energy of Shiva on this spiritually powerful night.
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