Sawan 2025: Start & end dates, significance, fasting rituals, and key details

In the Hindu calendar, the month of Shravan, also called Sawan, carries deep spiritual significance, particularly for followers of Lord Shiva. This holy month is observed with fasting, prayers, and rituals, especially on Mondays, which are celebrated as Shravan Somwar or Sawan Somwar Vrat. In 2025, the timing of Sawan will vary across regions due to differences in lunar calendars—Purnimanta followed in North India and Amanta used in South and Western India.

Sawan Fasting Rituals and Their Importance

During the month of Sawan, devotees fast on Mondays to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Many also observe the Solah Somwar Vrat, which involves fasting for sixteen consecutive Mondays. Tuesdays are dedicated to Goddess Parvati and are marked by the observance of Mangal Gauri Vrat. Key occasions during this sacred month include Sawan Shivratri and Hariyali Amavasya. While the start and end dates of Sawan differ across regions due to various calendar systems, the spirit of devotion remains consistent, united in honor of Lord Shiva.

Sawan 2025 Dates for North India

In states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the month of Sawan will be observed from July 11, 2025 (Friday) to August 9, 2025 (Saturday). These dates follow the Purnimanta lunar calendar. The Sawan Somwar fasting days are as follows:

Event	Date
First Sawan Somwar	July 14, 2025
Second Sawan Somwar	July 21, 2025
Third Sawan Somwar	July 28, 2025
Fourth Sawan Somwar	August 4, 2025

Sawan Somwar Dates in South and Western India

In states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the Amanta lunar calendar is followed. According to this system, the month of Sawan will begin on July 25, 2025, and conclude on August 23, 2025. The dates for observing Shravan Somwar Vrat in these regions are:

Event	Date
First Somwar	July 28, 2025
Second Somwar	August 4, 2025
Third Somwar	August 11, 2025
Fourth Somwar	August 18, 2025

Sawan Dates in Nepal and Himalayan Regions

In Nepal and certain areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, the month of Sawan is observed according to the Solar Calendar. For these regions, Sawan will begin on July 16, 2025, and conclude on August 16, 2025. The Shravan Somwar fasting dates are as follows:

Event	Date
First Somwar	July 28, 2025
Second Somwar	August 4, 2025
Third Somwar	August 11, 2025
Fourth Somwar	August 18, 2025