Second Sawan Somwar 2025: Date, puja timings, shubh muhurat, significance, rituals and all you need to know

Updated on: Jul 21, 2025, 12:17:45 IST

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Shravan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is significant for Hindus. (Pinterest)

Sawan Somwar 2025: Sawan Somwar is significant for worshipping Lord Shiva, with devotees fasting on Mondays for blessings and harmony.

Sawan Somwar 2025: The holy month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, holds deep importance in the Hindu calendar as it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. During this sacred period, devotees observe Sawan Somwar Vrat, fasting every Monday to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for happiness, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.

These Mondays, known as Shravan Somwars, are considered especially holy for offering prayers, chanting mantras, and performing fasts in devotion to Mahadev. (Also read: Sawan Somwar 2025: First Monday of Sawan today; know vrat katha, timings, shubh muhurat, importance, rituals and more )

When is Sawan Somwar 2025 date and time

In 2025, the Second Sawan Somwar will fall on Monday, July 21. The Ekadashi tithi starts at 12:12 PM on July 20 and ends at 9:38 AM on July 21.

The holy month of Shravan, known as Sawan in North India, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. (Pinterest)

Significance of Sawan Somwar

Sawan Somwar holds deep spiritual significance, as worshipping Lord Shiva during this holy month is believed to quickly earn His blessings. Fasting on Mondays in Shravan is said to help fulfil wishes, bring harmony in marriage, and cleanse past sins. Many devotees also begin the Solah Somwar Vrat (fasting for 16 consecutive Mondays) from the first Monday of Sawan.

In North India, this month is popularly celebrated as Sawan, while in South India, it’s known as Shravan Masa. The difference in the lunar calendars, Purnimanta in the north and Amanta in the south, leads to a 15-day variation in the start of Shravan between these regions.

Sawan Somwar 2025 rituals

The day begins with an early morning bath, followed by wearing clean, preferably white clothes. Worshippers then offer sacred items like Gangajal, milk, honey, and Bilva leaves to the Shivling as part of the puja. Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” or the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times is considered highly auspicious.

Many observe the Sawan Somwar Vrat, fasting from sunrise to sunset or consuming only fruits and milk throughout the day. Devotees also visit Shiva temples to participate in evening aarti and perform abhishek rituals, marking the day with devotion and prayers.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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