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3 days ago
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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
09-07-2025
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- Time of India
Sawan 2025 calendar: Shravan start and end dates in North, South & Western India
Sawan 2025 important dates: Sawan, also called Shravan, is one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar. It is entirely devoted to worshipping Lord Shiva and is filled with devotion, fasting, and rituals. In 2025, the dates of Sawan will differ in North India compared to South and Western India, based on the two traditional Hindu calendars—Purnimanta and Amanta. Let's take a look at the Sawan 2025 calendar, including the start and end dates, Sawan Somwar vrat dates, and Mangala Gauri vrat dates across different regions. What is Sawan and why is it Important? The month of Sawan or Shravan holds deep spiritual meaning for Hindus. It is considered a powerful time to worship Lord Shiva, and many devotees take part in special rituals and fasting practices to seek blessings. Mondays, also known as Sawan Somwar during this month, are most important, when people observe fasts (Vrat). Some devotees also take part in the Solah Somwar Vrat, a ritual of fasting on sixteen consecutive Mondays for the blessing of Lord Shiva. (Also Read: Sawan 2025: Dos and don'ts to follow) Apart from Mondays, Tuesdays in Sawan are observed as Mangala Gauri Vrat, especially by married women who pray to Goddess Parvati (also known as Gauri) for marital bliss and family well-being. When Does Sawan Start and End in 2025? The Sawan 2025 dates are different for North India and for South & Western India because of the use of two different lunar calendars: Sawan 2025 Dates in North India (Purnimanta Calendar) Applicable States: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Sawan 2025 Dates in South & Western India (Amanta Calendar) Applicable States: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. Sawan 2025 Somwar Vrat Dates: Full List of Mondays The most important fasting days in Sawan are Mondays, dedicated to Lord Shiva. These fasts are known as Sawan Somwar Vrat. Here's the full calendar for both North and South, and Western India: Sawan Somwar Dates in North India (2025) Sawan Somwar Dates in South & West India (2025) These are the most auspicious days in the Sawan full calendar 2025 for devotees who wish to observe Monday fasts and pray for divine blessings. Mangala Gauri Vrat 2025: Dates and Significance Mangala Gauri Vrat is a special Tuesday fast during Sawan, mainly observed by married Hindu women. This vrat is performed to worship Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva, and is especially important for new brides. It is believed to bring happiness, peace, and protection to the family. In the southern states, it is known as Sri Mangala Gowri Vratham. (Also Read: Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025 start and end date) Here are the Mangala Gauri fasting dates for 2025: Mangala Gauri Vrat Dates in North India (2025) Mangala Gauri Vrat Dates in South & Western India (2025) These dates are important parts of the Sawan 2025 full calendar and are observed with devotion and special prayers. Sawan 2025: Other Key Festivals and Days Apart from Sawan Somwar and Mangala Gauri Vrat, here are other major spiritual days during Sawan 2025: Sawan Shivratri 2025: This is one of the most sacred nights to worship Lord Shiva. In 2025, Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on July 23. The date will fall within the Sawan month and will be observed with night-long prayers and fasts. Hariyali Amavasya 2025: In 2025, the auspicious day of Hariyali Amavasya is celebrated on July 24. A special day marking the new moon during Sawan, celebrated with tree-planting and green-themed festivities. The month of Sawan 2025 is a spiritually rich time filled with divine energy, devotion, and rituals. Whether you're observing the Sawan Somwar Vrat, Solah Somwar, or the Mangala Gauri Vrat, this sacred month offers the perfect opportunity to connect with Lord Shiva and seek blessings for a prosperous life. Use this detailed Sawan full calendar 2025 to mark all the important Sawan 2025 dates and observe the holy rituals based on your region. (Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.) For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Time of India
04-07-2025
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- Time of India
Festivals in July 2025: From Devshayani Ekadashi to Hariyali Teej and Nag Panchami, Check monthly list
The month of July is bit relaxing as the monsoon season has started and it is raining everywhere. It is one of the most pleasant weather, when people are naturally happy as they love this amazing weather and the vibe of this month. July month is full of festivals and observances and people get a chance for celebration. First of all if we talk about puja and rituals then Dev Shayani Ekadashi is one of the most important event when, Lord Shri Hari will rest in Ksheer Sagar for four months. Then Guru Purnima will also be celebrated and people seek blessings of their Gurus or mentors. After this, Shravan month will also begin, the month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. During this whole month, a large number of devotees worship Mahadev. Hariyal Amavasya, Hariyali Teej and Nag Panchami will also be celebrated with immense devotion and purity. July 2025 Festival List: Date Day Festival July 2, 2025 Wednesday Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins July 3, 2025 Thursday Masik Durgashtami July 6, 2025 Sunday Gauri Vrat Begins Devshayani Ekadashi July 7, 2025 Monday Vasudeva Dwadashi July 8, 2025 Tuesday Jayaparvati Vrat Begins Bhauma Pradosh Vrat July 9, 2025 Wednesday Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas July 10, 2025 Thursday Kokila Vrat Guru Purnima Vyasa Puja Gauri Vrat Ends Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Ashadha Purnima Vrat Ashadha Purnima Anvadhan Chakshusha Manvadi July 11, 2025 Friday Shravana Begins Ishti July 13, 2025 Sunday Jayaparvati Vrat Ends July 14, 2025 Monday Frist Shravan Somwar Vrat Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi July 15, 2025 Tuesday First Mangala Gauri Vrat July 16, 2025 Wednesday Karka Sankranti July 17, 2025 Thursday Kalashtami July 20, 2025 Sunday Masik Karthigai July 21, 2025 Monday Second Shravan Somvar Vrat Rohini Vrat Kamika Ekadashi July 22, 2025 Tuesday Second Mangala Gauri Vrat Bhauma Pardosh Vrat July 23, 2025 Wednesday Sawan Shivratri Masik Shivratri July 24, 2025 Thursday Hariyali Amavasya Aadi Amavasya Darsha Amavasya Anvadhan Shravana Amavasya July 25, 2025 Friday Ishti July 26, 2025 Saturday Chandra Darshan July 27, 2025 Sunday Hariyali Teej July 28, 2025 Monday Third Sawan Somvar Vrat Andal Jayanti Vinayaka Chaturthi July 29, 2025 Tuesday Nag Panchami Third Mangala Gauri Vrat July 30, 2025 Wednesday Kalki Jayanti Skanda Sashti July 30, 2025 Thursday Tulsidas Jayanti
