Sawan Shivratri 2025: Date, time, rituals, shubh muhurat and everything that you need to know

Sawan Shivratri 2025: From rituals to celebrations, here’s everything to know about the auspicious Hindu festival of Sawan Shivratri.

Sawan Shivratri 2025: The sacred and blessed time of the year has arrived. Sawan, a deeply revered month, is observed each year with unwavering devotion and spiritual dedication. Especially cherished by the devotees of Lord Shiva, this holy period is marked by fasting, worship, and heartfelt prayers. This year, the month of Sawan began on July 11 and will conclude on August 9.

Sawan Shivratri 2025: The Hindu festival of Sawan Shivratri will be observed on July 23.

Masik Shivratri is observed every month of the year. Considered one of the most auspicious times to observe fast and dedicate the prayers to Lord Shiva, Masik Shivratri falls on Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha. The Shivratri that falls during the month of Sawan is known as Sawan Shivratri.

When is Sawan Shivratri 2025?

This year, Sawan Shivratri will be observed on July 23. According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturdashi Tithi will start at 04:39 AM on July 23 and end at 02:28 AM on July 24. The timings for nishita kaal puja will start at 12:33 AM on July 24 and end at 01:07 AM on July 24. The time for Shivratri Parana is 06:13 AM on July 24.

Sawan Shivratri 2025: Rituals

The day before Sawan Shivaratri, devotees consume food on time. On the day of Shivratri, devotees perform the morning rituals and then take sankalp to observe fast for the entire day and consume food only on the next day. In the evening of Shivratri, devotees should take a bath for the second time before commencing the Shivratri puja. They should refrain from consuming food at all. They can break fast between sunrise and before the end of Chaturdashi Tithi to gain maximum benefits of fasting.

Sawan Shivratri 2025: Celebrations

Sawan Shivratri is celebrated with a lot of pomp and grandeur all over the country. Famous Shiva temples such as Kashi Vishwanath and Badrinath Dham arrange special pujas and darshan for the devotees during this time. Gangajal Abhishekam is also performed. In the northern states of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar, Sawan Shivratri is more popular.