As the sacred month of Sawan brings divine energy and monsoon magic, Saran Shivratri holds great importance to the devotees of Lord Shiva, falling on 2025, Wednesday, 23 July 2025. This auspicious day is a powerful association of devotion, discipline and purification of the soul through fasting and prayer. This night is believed to have observed a VRAT (sharp), it is believed to clean the karma, remove obstacles and attract the divine blessings of Lord Shiva for health, prosperity and peace.
Fasting is not only about restraint, it is a symbolic offering of the body and brain for Shiva, which helps to align our physical vibrations with spiritual energy. But to know what to eat and to avoid can be really really effective and healthy.
Why fasting on Sawan Shivratri is spiritually important
Fasting is seen as a function of surrender. 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. On this night, devotees who worship him with dedication are asked to fulfill their deep wishes.
Fasting helps:
1. Pure body and mind
2. Remove negative energy
3. Improve mental clarity and discipline
4. Deepening your spiritual relationship with Mahadev
Many also believe that seeing this VRAT with confidence leads to internal treatment, emotional balance and even relationship harmony.
What to eat during Sawan Shivratri fast
Even though you are fasting, the body still needs nutrition, especially during the monsoon. Here are sattvic, non-anaz-based foods to include in your VRAT diet:
Fruit and fluid
1. Bananas, Apples, Papaya, Pomegranate, Muslon – Great for Energy and Hydhan
2. Tender coconut water – natural electrolyte
3. Milk, buttermilk – soothing and filling
4. Fresh lemon water or mint water – improves digestion and refreshes
Fasting
1. Subudana (sago) – Energy booster, easy to digest
2. Rajgira (urban) – Rich in protein and calcium
3. Kuttu (a type of grain flour) – Perfect for fasting paratha
4. Samak Rice (Bernard millet) – Grain option for rice crawings
5. Seeda salt (rock salt) – Perves permissible for VRAT
Light food options
1. Peanuts and curry leaves
2. Cumin seeds and boiled potatoes with salt
3. Rajgira or Kuttu Puris with curd
4. Sweet dishes like kheer made of equivalent or subdu
What to avoid during Sawan Shivratri?
What is strictly avoiding to maintain purity and spiritual purity during the fast here:
X Regular grain
Any wheat, rice, oat, corn, semolina, or flour
X common salt
Change with deserted salt
X Non-vegetarian food and eggs
Full restraint with meat, fish, eggs
X Onion and garlic
Tamasic and survived during religious fasting
X Alcohol, Caffeine, Smoking
Pollute the mind and body, reducing spiritual benefits
Sawan Shivratri Fasting Rules: Do and Dons
1. Start your fast at sunrise and break it after Shiva Puja and Parana the next morning.
2. Take a conical (fast) and pray with devotion before starting the fast.
3. Offer water, milk and Belpatra to Shiva Lingam in the house or temple.
4. Stay hydrated. Drink water, coconut water and lemon water throughout the day.
5. Avoid anger, negative thoughts or gossip. Maintain purity in thoughts and deeds.
6. Spend time to chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or listen to Shiva Bhajan and Mantras.
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Health Benefits of Sawan Shivratri fasting
1. Increases immunity during monsoon by detoxifying the system
2. Promises mental clarity and reduces stress
3. Fiber-rich fruits and sattvic foods improve intestine health
4. Manmouji encourages food and breaks up unhealthy food patterns
Important time for Sawan Shivaratri 2025
â–º date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025
â–º Nishita Kaal Puja Murat: 12:06 AM to 12:50 AM (24 July)
â–º Chaturdashi Tithi begins: 22 July 2025 at 11:28 pm
â–º Chaturdashi Tithi ends: 24 July 2025 at 12:15 pm
Fasting at Sawan Shivaratri 2025 is more than only one religious ritual – it is a holistic spiritual journey of cleaning, devotion and alignment with high energy. By choosing the right foods from the mind and observing the dos and dons, you can achieve full benefits of this holy day and attract the blessings of Lord Shiva in your life.
Whether you are fasting for spiritual development, health, or divine relationship, do it with confidence, and flows Shiva’s energy through your life.
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