🌕 Sawan (Shravan) 2025 – Start & End Dates
- According to widely observed Purnimanta Calendar in North India, Shravan (Sawan) in 2025 begins on **Friday, July 11, 2025 and ends on Saturday, August 9, 2025 (rudraksha-ratna.com).
- Some traditions/regions (e.g., Amanta) may mark slightly different dates (e.g., July 10 – August 9 or July 8 – August 7) (drikpanchang.com). The North Indian cycle (July 11–Aug 9) is most commonly referenced.
🗓️ Sawan Somwar (Monday Fast) Dates – 2025
In the North Indian calendar, the four Shravan Somwars (Mondays) fall on:
- July 14, 2025 – 1st Somwar
- July 21, 2025 – 2nd Somwar
- July 28, 2025 – 3rd Somwar
- August 4, 2025 – 4th Somwar (ganeshaspeaks.com)
Devotees often observe fasts or rituals on these days.
💧 Sawan Jal (Water) Date
The water collection ritual is typically part of Kanwar Yatra, which aligns with Sawan:
- Kanwar Yatra 2025 runs from July 11 to August 9, 2025 (drikpanchang.com, indiatimes.com).
- Devotees collect and carry holy water (Jal) during this period.
🕉️ Sawan Shivaratri 2025
- Sawan Shivaratri in 2025 falls on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (late-night puja around midnight, Nishita Kaal at approx. 12:07 AM–12:48 AM, July 24) (drikpanchang.com).
🇮🇳 Gujarati Shravan (શ્રાવણ) – 2025 Calendar
- According to the Gujarati calendar, Shravan 1 begins on Friday, July 25, 2025 (prokerala.com).
- Gujarati Shravan typically aligns with Amanta month cycle.
🕓 Shravana Somwar Vrat in Gujarati Regions
First Somwar in these regions falls on Monday, July 28, 2025, with subsequent Mondays on August 4, 11, and 18 (as per DrikPanchang for Gujarat, Maharashtra, etc.) (drikpanchang.com).
🔱 16 Somwar Vrat – (Shravan Somwar): Start Date
- With the first Monday (Somwar) on July 14, devotees sometimes observe 16 consecutive Mondays (16 Somwar Vrat) starting that day.
🎁 Raksha Bandhan 2025
- Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is on Saturday, August 9, 2025, corresponding with Shravan Purnima (drikpanchang.com, timeanddate.com).
- Auspicious time (muhurat) to tie Rakhi: approx. 03:18 PM – 10:00 PM on August 8 and 10:58 AM – 7:05 AM on August 9 (drikpanchang.com).
🕉️ Sawan Shiva-related at Mahakal Temple
During Sawan, Mahakal Temple in Ujjain observes special rituals like Bhasma Aarti, Rudrabhishek, and Somwar puja. Pilgrims gather especially on the four Mondays, Shivaratri, and Raksha Bandhan for darshan and blessings.
📋 Summary Table
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Sawan Start – North India | July 11, 2025 (Fri) |
| Sawan End – North India | August 9, 2025 (Sat) |
| First Somwar Vrat | July 14, 2025 (Mon) |
| Somwar Vrats (4 Mondays) | Jul 14, 21, 28 & Aug 4, 2025 |
| Sawan Shivaratri | July 23 (midnight), 2025 |
| Kanwar Yatra Period | July 11 – August 9, 2025 |
| Gujarati Shravan 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| Gujarati Somwar Vrats (4) | Jul 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 2025 |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 9, 2025 (Sat) |