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NDTV
13-07-2025
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- NDTV
Sawan 2025: Know The Significance Of Tuesdays During Auspicious Month Of Lord Shiva
Sawan is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar and is considered a holy period for worshipping Lord Shiva. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, observe fasts, perform puja and offer prayers to seek his blessings during the entire month, but Mondays are special. But Tuesdays are also auspicious and hold significant importance in Hinduism, particularly for devotees of Lord Shiva. Tuesdays are dedicated to worshipping goddess Parvati, also known as Mangal Gauri. Significance Of Mangal Gauri Vrat Devotees observe fasts and worship the goddess Parvati. They perform special pujas to seek goddess Parvati's blessings for marital harmony, prosperity and well-being. The Mangal Gauri Vrat is believed to bring spiritual growth and inner peace to devotees. Worshipping goddess Parvati on Tuesdays during Sawan is also thought to strengthen one's connection with Lord Shiva. Rituals And Fasting Devotees may observe a fast on Tuesdays, consuming only fruits, milk or a single satvik meal in the evening. Devotees may offer prayers, perform Abhishekam with sacred items like milk, honey and Bilva leaves. They chant mantras like "Om Namah Shivaya". Engaging in acts of charity, such as donating milk, curd, ghee or grains, is considered highly rewarding. Mangal Gauri Fast Dates Shravana Begins *North - July 11, 2025, Friday First Mangala Gauri Vrat - July 15, 2025, Tuesday Second Mangala Gauri Vrat - July 22, 2025, Tuesday Third Mangala Gauri Vrat - July 29, 2025, Tuesday Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat - August 5, 2025, Tuesday Shravana Ends - August 9, 2025, Saturday
Time of India
01-07-2025
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- Time of India
Sawan 2025: When it begins and ends, why it matters, and what devotees do during the holy month
As the rain begins to fall and the air turns cooler, people in many parts of India start getting ready for something more than just the monsoon– the month of Sawan. It's a time that's closely linked with Lord Shiva and holds a lot of spiritual meaning for his followers. All through this month, many people follow simple but meaningful traditions– like visiting temples, saying daily prayers, and fasting on Mondays, which are considered extra special. Some even start a longer fast called Solah Somwar Vrat, where they fast every Monday for sixteen weeks. On Tuesdays, many women also keep a fast called Mangal Gauri Vrat to pray to Goddess Parvati for their family's well-being. Even though the customs are mostly the same everywhere, the exact dates of Sawan change from place to place. That's because different parts of the country follow different calendars, so the month begins and ends at different times depending on where you are. The significance of Sawan in Hindu tradition Sawan, which is also called Shravan, is believed to be a time when prayers to Lord Shiva are especially powerful. One of the main traditions during this month is fasting on Mondays, known as Shravan Somwar. Some people also begin the Solah Somwar Vrat during this time, where they fast every Monday for 16 weeks, even after Sawan ends. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Tuesdays are also special for many families. Married women often observe the Mangal Gauri Vrat on this day, praying to Goddess Parvati for the happiness and well-being of their family. How Sawan 2025 will be observed in different regions In North India This version of the Hindu calendar starts the month right after the full moon. It is followed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Begins: July 11, 2025 (Friday) Ends: August 9, 2025 (Saturday) Shravan Somwar fasting dates: July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 In South and Western India States like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Goa follow the Amanta calendar, which begins the month after the new moon. Begins: July 25, 2025 (Friday) Ends: August 23, 2025 (Saturday) Shravan Somwar fasting dates: July 28 August 4 August 11 August 18 In Nepal and parts of the Himalayas Regions like Nepal and some parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh use the Solar calendar to mark Sawan. Begins: July 16, 2025 Ends: August 16, 2025 Fasting Mondays in these areas: July 28 August 4 August 11 August 18 Fasting, rituals, and everyday observances For many people, Sawan is all about keeping things simple and staying connected to their faith. On Mondays, a lot of devotees choose to fast. Most avoid regular meals and eat only fruits, milk, or light vegetarian food without onion or garlic. Shiva temples are usually busier than usual, as people come to offer water, belpatra, and milk to the Shivling. Some also follow the Solah Somwar Vrat, where they keep this Monday fast for 16 weeks in a row– even after Sawan is over. On Tuesdays, many women perform the Mangal Gauri puja at home. They offer prayers to Goddess Parvati, often with small rituals done in the morning or evening. Sawan is more than just a religious month– for many, it's a way to reconnect with faith through discipline, routine, and intention. As 2025 approaches, the dates may vary across India, but the spirit of the month remains the same– deeply personal and quietly powerful.
