Sawan Somwar mainly refers to the holy Mondays that fall during the Shravan month in the Hindu calendar. This month is especially dedicated to Lord Shiva. This month devotees fast and pray on each Monday to seek blessings for health, happiness, and success.
Many also look forward to the Sawan Somwar Dates and List each year to prepare for the spiritual practices and rituals during this sacred time.
Sawan Somwar Dates and List 2025 (Region-Wise)
The date of Sawan month varies across the country of India because of distinct lunar and solar calendar systems. The tables below have the complete lists of Sawan Somwar dates in 2025 by regions:
North India (Purnimant Calendar)
For the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the following Sawan Somwar dates will be observed in 2025 as per the Purnimant lunar calendar:
| Sawan Somwar | Date | Day |
| Shravan Begins | July 11, 2025 | Friday |
| 1st Sawan Somwar | July 14, 2025 | Monday |
| 2nd Sawan Somwar | July 21, 2025 | Monday |
| 3rd Sawan Somwar | July 28, 2025 | Monday |
| 4th Sawan Somwar | August 4, 2025 | Monday |
| Shravan Ends | August 9, 2025 | Saturday |
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South & Western India (Amavasyant Calendar)
For the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the following Sawan Somwar dates will be observed in 2025 as per the Amavasyant lunar calendar:
| Sawan Somwar | Date | Day |
| Shravan Begins | July 25, 2025 | Friday |
| 1st Sawan Somwar | July 28, 2025 | Monday |
| 2nd Sawan Somwar | August 4, 2025 | Monday |
| 3rd Sawan Somwar | August 11, 2025 | Monday |
| 4th Sawan Somwar | August 18, 2025 | Monday |
| Shravan Ends | August 23, 2025 | Saturday |
Nepal & Parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh (Solar Calendar)
In Nepal and certain regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh that follow the solar calendar, the following Sawan Somwar dates will be observed in 2025:
| Sawan Somwar | Date | Day |
| Shravan Begins | July 16, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 1st Sawan Somwar | July 21, 2025 | Monday |
| 2nd Sawan Somwar | July 28, 2025 | Monday |
| 3rd Sawan Somwar | August 4, 2025 | Monday |
| 4th Sawan Somwar | August 11, 2025 | Monday |
| Shravan Ends | August 16, 2025 | Saturday |
Sawan Somwar: Significance
Shravan is a holy month dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that fasting Mondays on the month of Sawan removes negativity, helps to overcome struggles, and fulfills wishes. It is connected to sacred events like the Ganga’s descent and Samudra Manthan.
Married women fast for their husband’s well-being, while unmarried girls do it to find an ideal partner. Shravan is the perfect time to connect with Shiva through devotion, prayer, and self-discipline.
How to Do Sawan Somwar Puja (Puja Vidhi)
- Get up early, have a bath, and dress up in clean clothes.
- For Abhishek, use water or milk on the Shivling. If possible you can also use honey, curd, and ghee.
- Offer Bilva (Bel) leaves, white flowers, fruits, and incense to the deity.
- Light a ghee lamp (diya) and dhoop.
- Chant shiva mantra like Om Namah Shivaya or the maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.
- Liston or read the Somwar Vrat Katha (Monday fast story).
- If you are fasting, have only fruits, milk, or simple satvik food. Some devotees keep a complete waterless (nirjala) fast.
- In the evening, do aarti and thank Lord Shiva for his blessings.
Why is Sawan Somwar Special?
During the month of Shravan all Mondays are sacred days which are devoted to Lord Shiva. Devotees offer milk, water, and bilva (bel) leaves to the Shivling and fasts for peace and blessings. In this month married women pray for a happy married life, while unmarried girls seek an ideal partner. Fasting with your full devotion during this time is believed to bring positivity and divine grace.
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