Sawan, also called Shravan month according to the Hindu calendar, is a deeply spiritual time spent by devotees to worship Lord Shiva. The Shravan month of 2025 starts on July 11 and ends on August 9. This is one religious time when Devotees excitedly wait for this sacred period to keep fasts, especially on Mondays, known as Sawan Somwar Vrats.
These Sawan 2025 dates hold massive importance in Hindu religion, as the month is considered to be perfect to find divine blessings of Mahadev. Besides the Sawan Somwar, other important days like Sawan Shivratri 2025, Mangal Gauri Vrat, and Hariyali Amavasya also make this month spiritually vibrant for the devotees.
In this article, we have mentioned Sawan Somwar 2025 dates according to different regions and calendars, also explained the difference in Sawan’s start dates, and shared the importance of observing these fasts
Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates Across India
Because of the regional differences in lunar calendar systems (Purnimanta and Amanta), Shravan month 2025 begins and ends on different dates in North and South India.
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In North Indian States (Using Purnimanta Calendar):
- Sawan Begins: July 11, 2025 (Friday)
- Sawan Ends: August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
In South & Western India (Using Amanta Calendar):
- Sawan Begins: July 25, 2025 (Friday)
- Sawan Ends: August 23, 2025 (Saturday)
In Nepal and Some Himalayan Regions (Solar Calendar):
- Sawan Begins: July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Sawan Ends: August 16, 2025 (Saturday)
Sawan Somwar 2025 Dates (Region-Wise List)
Get Sawan Somwar 2025 dates of North, South and other parts of the India region-wise. Know when the holy Shravan Mondays begin in your area.
North Indian States (e.g., UP, MP, Bihar, Rajasthan):
- July 14, 2025 – First Sawan Somwar
- July 21, 2025 – Second Sawan Somwar
- July 28, 2025 – Third Sawan Somwar
- August 4, 2025 – Fourth Sawan Somwar
South & Western India (e.g., Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka):
- July 28, 2025 – First Sawan Somwar
- August 4, 2025 – Second Sawan Somwar
- August 11, 2025 – Third Sawan Somwar
- August 18, 2025 – Fourth Sawan Somwar
Nepal and Parts of Himachal/Uttarakhand:
- July 21, 2025 – First Sawan Somwar
- July 28, 2025 – Second Sawan Somwar
- August 4, 2025 – Third Sawan Somwar
- August 11, 2025 – Fourth Sawan Somwar
Why is Sawan Somwar Important?
It is believed that all Mondays in Shravan 2025 are very powerful to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. The fast on Sawan Somwar is considered to fulfill wishes, bring peace, and increase spiritual discipline. Many devotees also keeps the Solah Somwar Vrat, a special 16-Monday fast that starts from the first Monday of Sawan. Tuesdays (Mangalwar), are dedicated to Goddess Parvati and observed with Mangal Gauri Vrat by women for marital bliss and prosperity.
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Either you follow the Purnimanta or Amanta calendar, Sawan Somwar Vrats 2025 are a beautiful way to deepen your connection with Lord Shiva. Remember the right Sawan start date 2025 for your region and get ready spiritually for this powerful month. The practice of fasting, puja, and chanting mantra’s during Shravan month 2025 does not only bring divine blessings but also inner peace and discipline in your life.
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