According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan (Shravan) is considered to be the most sacred and auspicious month of worship of Lord Shiva. This month is a time of special faith and worship for Shiva devotees. During this time, in particular, a fast on Monday is offered to Bholenath, water, bell -leaf, dhatura and cannabis. This is the reason that the religious and spiritual significance of the Mondays coming in Sawan increases immensely. The month of Sawan in the year 2025 starts on 10 July, Thursday and it will conclude on August 8, Friday. This year, Shiva devotees will get a total of 5 Mondays in Sawan, which are considered extremely auspicious and fruitful.
Monday fast dates of Sawan 2025:
First Monday – 14 July 2025
Second Monday – 21 July 2025
Third Monday – 28 July 2025
Fourth Monday – 4 August 2025
Fifth Monday – 11 August 2025
Although the onset of Sawan can be considered from July 11 due to almanac distinction, but in North India, most of the fast-festivals are calculated according to Purnimant Panchang.
Religious importance of spring:
Sawan month is also called Shiva month. It is believed that in this month, Lord Shiva had wearing the poison that came out at the time of churning the ocean, which made his throat blue and he got the name of Neelkanth. By fasting on Monday of Sawan, the obstacles of life are removed, the bottlenecks coming in the marriage end and the desired spouse is obtained. Virgin girls keep fast in this month.
What to do in Sawan?
Keep fast on Monday
Offer water, milk, honey and belpatra on the Shivling
Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” and Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Eat satvic food and follow celibacy
Donate food and clothes to the oppressed
What not to do in spring?
Consumption of meat and alcohol is prohibited
Avoid harsh words, lies and anger
Hair cut and nail bite is considered inauspicious
Do not offer Belpatra broken or pierced Shiva
conclusion:
The month of Sawan is a symbol of devotion, self -purification and determination. This time is the best opportunity to get the grace of Shiva. If reverence and methodical worship is done, then the fasts and chants done in this month are definitely fruitful. So start preparing for the fast of Sawan Monday, starting from July 14 this year and make life free from the grace of Lord Shiva.