Sawan fourth & last Somwar 2025 tomorrow: Check shubh muhurat, yogas, puja vidhi, samagri, mantras, wishes, messages & more
This year, the last Sawan Somwar is even more special as four lucky yogas will take place in the morning – Indra Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Brahma Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga – from 7:04 AM to 9:12 AM. Also, Ekadashi Tithi will start in the afternoon during the Pradosh Kaal and continue into the night.
Grand Rudraksha Aarti in Kashi on This Day
On 4th August, a beautiful and grand Rudraksha Shringar Aarti will be performed in the evening at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It's a tradition to decorate and worship Lord Mahadev with special offerings, prayers, and aarti every Monday during Sawan in Kashi.
Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timings) for Puja
Brahma Muhurat: 4:20 AM – 5:02 AM
Morning Sandhya: 4:41 AM – 5:44 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM – 12:54 PM
Vijay Muhurat: 2:41 PM – 3:35 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 7:10 PM – 7:31 PM
Evening Sandhya: 7:10 PM – 8:13 PM
Amrit Kaal: 1:47 AM to 3:32 AM (on 5th August)
Nishita Kaal: 12:06 AM to 12:48 AM (on 5th August)
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 5:44 AM – 9:12 AM
Ravi Yoga: All day
Sawan Somwar Puja Samagri
Here's a list of things you can collect for the puja:
Flowers, 5 types of fruits and dry fruits, gemstones, gold/silver, donation money (Dakshina), puja utensils, kusa mat, curd, pure ghee, honey, Ganga water, scented water, five types of liquids (panch ras), perfume, sandalwood paste, sacred thread, 5 sweets, bel leaves, dhatura, bhang, berries, mango buds, barley sprouts, tulsi, mandaar flowers, cow milk, sugarcane juice, camphor, incense sticks, oil lamp, cotton, sandalwood powder, and decorative items for Lord Shiva (Mahadev) and Goddess Parvati (Maa Gauri).
Rudrabhishek Puja Process on Sawan's Last Monday
Step 1: Bath & Resolve (Sankalp)
Wake up early, take a bath, wear clean clothes, and sit calmly. Focus on Lord Shiva and take a vow to observe a fast and do Rudrabhishek.
Step 2: Puja Setup
Clean the Shivling and keep items like bel leaves, rice, flowers, bhang, dhatura, and Ganga water ready. Light a lamp and incense sticks.
Step 3: Rudrabhishek Ritual
Perform abhishek (sacred bath) of Shivling using:
Water and Ganga Jal – for purity
Milk – for peace
Curd – for child blessing
Honey – for sweetness and love
Ghee – for strength and health
Sugar – for wealth
Offer sacred items like bel leaves, aak flowers, dhatura as well.
Step 4: Chant Mantras
While pouring items, chant 'Om Namah Shivaya', or recite Rudrashtak or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
Step 5: Aarti & Prayer
After Abhishek, do Shiva Aarti, pray with folded hands, and express your heartfelt wishes. You can also read or listen to the Monday fasting story.
Step 6: Fasting and Offering
Keep a fast the whole day and break it in the evening with fruits. Offer fresh fruits or sweets to Lord Shiva as bhog.
Fourth Sawan Somwar: How to Do Jalabhishek on 4th August
Step 1: Bath and Purity
Start the day with a proper bath, wear clean clothes and calm your mind.
Step 2: Gather Puja Items
Ganga water or clean water
Bel leaves
Milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar (for full abhishek)
Dhatura, bhang, sandalwood, flowers, rice
Incense, oil lamp
Panchamrit (optional)
Step 3: Clean the Shivling
First, rinse the Shivling with water.
Step 4: Perform Jalabhishek
Slowly pour water from a copper or bronze pot over the Shivling while chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' or 'Om Tryambakam Yajamahe…'
Step 5: Offer Other Items
Then pour milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar one by one. Rinse again with clean water. Offer bel leaves, flowers, dhatura, and other items.
Step 6: Apply Sandalwood and Light Lamp
Put sandalwood paste on Shivling, light incense and oil lamp.
Step 7: Aarti & Prayers
Sing Shiva Aarti like 'Om Jai Shiv Omkara…' and share your wishes with the Lord.
Step 8: Distribute Prasad
Apologise for any mistakes in the puja and distribute the prasad to family or neighbours.
Why People Observe Sawan Somwar Fast
Unmarried girls are believed to get a good life partner.
Married women get blessings for a long and happy marriage.
This fast brings good health, mental peace, and children.
It removes problems from life with the blessings of Lord Shiva.
4 Auspicious Yogas on 4 August
On the final Sawan Somwar, these 4 yogas will make the day even more powerful for spiritual activities:
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Ravi Yoga
Brahma Yoga
Indra Yoga
What to Do on Sawan Monday
After your morning bath, do abhishek with water, milk, curd, honey, etc.
In the evening, perform joint aarti of Shiva and Parvati.
Chant Shiva mantras throughout the day.
Avoid heavy (tamasic) food and help those in need.
How to Offer Water to Shivling – The Right Order
First to Lord Ganesha
Then to Lord Kartikeya
After that, to Ashok Sundari (centre of Shivling)
Next to Goddess Parvati
Then to Lord Shiva
Then pour water on Vasuki Naag wrapped around the Shivling
Lastly, offer water to Nandi Maharaj (Shiva's vehicle)
Important Mantras to Chant
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam,
- Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat.
- Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi,
- Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat.
Happy Sawan fourth Somwar wishes and messages 2025 to share
Happy Sawan's last Somwar! May Bholenath remove all your sorrows and bless you with peace, love, and strength.
On this fourth Somwar of Sawan, may Lord Shiva's blessings fill your heart with devotion and your life with happiness.
May Mahadev bless you on this sacred Sawan Monday with health, prosperity, and protection from all evil.
As the final Somwar of Sawan arrives, may your prayers reach Bholenath and all your wishes come true.
May Shiva's divine energy bring healing to your body, calmness to your mind, and light to your soul. Happy Sawan Monday!
Let's bow to Lord Shiva on this holy day and seek his love, guidance, and blessings for a better tomorrow.
On the fourth Somwar of Sawan, may Nandi carry your prayers straight to Shiv ji's feet and return with blessings for your family.
This sacred Somwar, may you be surrounded by Shiva's protection, Parvati Maa's love, and eternal peace.
Wishing you a blessed Sawan Somwar! May your devotion bring you closer to the Almighty and farther from your worries.
As the bells ring in the temple today, may your heart echo with joy and your life with Shiva's grace.
On this last Sawan Monday, may Mahadev hold your hand and walk with you through every storm in life.
Let the chants of 'Om Namah Shivaya' calm your soul and lead you towards light, love, and liberation.
May today's Rudrabhishek cleanse your life of negativity and bring divine glow into your path.
With folded hands and open heart, offer your love to Bholenath today – he's always listening.
May Shiva and Parvati Maa bless your family with unity, joy, and countless moments of peace. Happy Sawan Somwar!
On this divine Monday of Sawan, may every drop of water you offer on Shivling bring countless blessings your way.
Sawan's fourth Somwar is here – may your prayers bloom like bilva leaves and bear fruit in your life.
May the power of Mahadev destroy your fears, doubts, and pain, and gift you peace and courage.
With every chant of 'Har Har Mahadev,' may your troubles dissolve and your spirit rise.
On this final Monday of Sawan, send your prayers with faith – Shiv Shambhu never leaves a devotee empty-handed.
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