Sawan 2025
Spiritual Events & Fasting Guide

DateEvent & Description
11 JulyBeginning of the Sawan MonthThe holy month of Sawan begins. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahadev) – the God of gods.
14 JulyFirst Sawan Monday (Somwar) & Sankashti ChaturthiDevotees observe the first Monday fast of Sawan and worship Lord Shiva. Also, Sankashti Chaturthi (dedicated to Lord Ganesha) is observed on this day.
15 JulyMangla Gauri VratOn this auspicious day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped by married women for marital bliss and prosperity.
16 JulyKarka SankrantiThe Sun transitions into Cancer (Karka) zodiac sign. It's considered a spiritual turning point in the Hindu calendar.
17 JulyKalashtami & Monthly Krishna JanmashtamiDevotees worship Lord Bhairava on Kalashtami, and monthly Krishna Janmashtami (the birth tithi of Lord Krishna) is observed.
20 JulyMonthly KarthigaiThis is a special day observed mostly in South India for Lord Murugan (Kartikeya).
21 JulyKamika Ekadashi & Second Sawan MondayObservers fast for Lord Vishnu on Kamika Ekadashi, and devotees perform the second Monday fast of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
22 JulySecond Mangla Gauri Vrat & Bhaum Pradosh VratThe second Mangla Gauri fast (observed by women) and Bhaum Pradosh Vrat (Tuesday Pradosh, for Lord Shiva) fall on this day.
23 JulySawan ShivratriA highly auspicious day in Sawan to worship Lord Shiva, especially through night-long prayers and fasting.
24 JulyHariyali Amavasya / Sawan AmavasyaThis new moon day is celebrated with prayers to Lord Shiva and ancestor rituals (Tarpan and Pind Daan) are performed.
27 JulyHariyali TeejA festival for married women who worship Goddess Parvati for marital bliss and enjoy swings, songs, and green attire.
28 JulyThird Sawan Monday & Vinayaka ChaturthiDevotees observe the third Monday fast and worship Lord Ganesha on Vinayaka Chaturthi.
29 JulyNag Panchami & Mangla Gauri VratSnakes are worshipped on Nag Panchami, symbolizing reverence for nature. It is also the third Mangla Gauri Vrat.
01 AugustMonthly Durga AshtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the eighth day of the lunar cycle.
04 AugustLast Sawan Monday (Chautha Somwar)The final Monday fast of the Sawan month, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
05 AugustLast Mangla Gauri Vrat & Putrada EkadashiThe final Mangla Gauri Vrat, and Putrada Ekadashi, a fast observed for blessings of children, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
06 AugustLast Sawan Pradosh VratObserved for Lord Shiva, this is the last Pradosh fast of the Sawan month.
08 AugustVaralakshmi VratCelebrated mainly in South India, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth, prosperity, and family well-being.
09 AugustSawan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan)The full moon day of Sawan marks the festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.