🕉️ Sawan 2025 Dates in India – Sawan Somvar Vrat Calendar by State & Importance of the First Somvar
Sawan 2025 Dates: Find the complete state-wise Sawan calendar, all Sawan Somvar vrat dates, and the significance of the first Sawan Somvar. Start your spiritual journey with devotion to Lord Shiva!
Sawan (also known as Shravan) is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, entirely dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. During this sacred time, devotees observe the revered Sawan Somvar Vrat – fasting every Monday to seek divine blessings. In 2025, Sawan begins on different dates across states in India due to regional calendar systems. In this post, we provide the Sawan 2025 dates by state, all Sawan Somvar Vrat dates, and explain the importance of the first Sawan Somvar.
📅 Sawan Month 2025: State-Wise Calendar
🗺️ North Indian States
States: Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand
- Sawan Start Date: Friday, 11th July 2025
- Sawan End Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025
- Total Duration: 30 days
🌴 South Indian States
States: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana
These states primarily follow different calendars, observing months like Aadi or Ashada. Sawan as per North Indian tradition is not prominently celebrated here.
🌄 Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa
Calendar: Amavasyant (New Moon ending)
- Sawan Start Date: Sunday, 27th July 2025
- Sawan End Date: Sunday, 24th August 2025
🌾 Eastern States (Odisha, Bengal)
These states follow mixed calendar systems. Please refer to a local Hindu Panchang for precise Sawan dates.
🕉️ All Sawan 2025 Dates – Somvar Vrat Dates 2025
📍 North India (Purnimant Calendar)
- First Sawan Somvar: 14th July 2025
- Second Sawan Somvar: 21st July 2025
- Third Sawan Somvar: 28th July 2025
- Fourth Sawan Somvar: 4th August 2025
📍 Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa (Amavasyant Calendar)
- First Sawan Somvar: 28th July 2025
- Second Sawan Somvar: 4th August 2025
- Third Sawan Somvar: 11th August 2025
- Fourth Sawan Somvar: 18th August 2025
🙏 Why the First Sawan Somvar is So Important
The first Monday of Sawan is considered especially powerful and spiritually uplifting. Here’s why:
- 🔱 It marks the beginning of the holy Sawan month.
- 🌿 Devotees begin their Somvar vrat for blessings in marriage, prosperity, and spiritual progress.
- 🌼 Special pujas like Rudrabhishek are performed with offerings of water, milk, honey, and Belpatra.
- 👰 Unmarried women fast for ideal life partners; married women pray for their husband’s well-being.
- 🚩 The Kanwar Yatra also begins, where Kanwariyas carry Ganga Jal to offer at Shiva temples.
🧘♂️ Rituals for Observing Sawan Somvar Vrat | Somvar Vrat Puja Vidhi
Here are the common practices observed during Sawan Somvar:
- 🔹 Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean (preferably white) clothes
- 🔹 Visit a nearby Shiva temple or set up a small Shivling at home
- 🔹 Offer Bel leaves, milk, honey, curd, ghee, sugar and Ganga Jal
- 🔹 Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times
- 🔹 Observe a strict fast from sunrise to sunset; eat only after evening prayers
✨ Final Thoughts
The sacred month of Sawan 2025 is an ideal time to deepen your devotion and receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. No matter which part of India you’re from, syncing with your local calendar ensures your Sawan Somvar vrat is observed at the right time.