The month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, holds great spiritual significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Fasts, devotions and various rituals are performed during this holy month, especially on Mondays, which are known as Shravan Somvar or Sawan Somvar Vrat. In 2025, Sawan will be observed at different times in different regions due to the use of different lunar calendars - Purnimant in North India and Amant in South and Western India.
Sawan 2025 Start date, significance, fasting rituals and details
In states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand, Sawan begins on July 11, 2025 (Friday) and ends on August 9, 2025 (Saturday). Based on the Purnimanta lunar calendar, here are the dates for Sawan Somvar Vrat.
Sawan 2025 Dates for North India
- First Sawan Somwar- 14 July 2025
- Second Sawan Somwar- 21 July 2025
- Third Sawan Somwar- 28 July 2025
- Fourth Sawan Somwar- 4 August 2025
Dates of Sawan Somwar in South and Western India
States like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu follow the Amanta lunar calendar, where Sawan begins on July 25, 2025 and ends on August 23, 2025.
- First Somwar- 28 June 2025
- Second Somwar- 4 August 2025
- Third Somwar- 11 August 2025
- Fourth Somwar- 18 August 2025
Sawan dates in Nepal and Himalayan regions
In Nepal and parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the month of Sawan is celebrated according to the solar calendar. This month will start on 16 July 2025 and end on 16 August 2025.
- First Somwar- 28 July 2025
- Second Somwar- 4 August 2025
- Third Somwar- 11 August 2025
- Fourth Somwar- 18 August 2025
Sawan Vrat Rituals and Significance
Devotees observe fasts on Mondays to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. Some people observe the Solah Somvar Vrat, in which they fast for sixteen consecutive Mondays. Additionally, Tuesday is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, which is observed as the Mangal Gauri Vrat. Other important days of this month include Sawan Shivaratri and Hariyali Amavasya. The variation in the start and end dates of Sawan in different regions reflects the diversity of Hindu tradition, yet the devotion towards Lord Shiva remains consistent.
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