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Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Happy Sawan Shivratri images 2025: Download free 30+ Shivratri HD photos, gifs, Wallpapers, posters, wishes, WhatsApp status to share
Happy Sawan Shivratri 2025: Sawan Shivratri, the most auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, is celebrated by his millions of followers with great devotion, enthusiasm and fervour around the world. On this important day, people observed fast, chanting Om Namah Shivaya, Har Har Mahadev, Bam Bam Bhole, visiting temples, offering jal, milk, bael leaves to Mahadeva and seek his blessings. Many devotees who observed fast on Shivratri only eat fresh fruits, milk, and water, while others don't eat or drink anything at all. Sawan Shivratri is celebrated like Mahashivratri. Devotees worshipped Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In 2025, Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23. As Sawan Shivratri is approaching, people are preparing to worship Bholenath and Maa Parvati with all their hearts, to seek their blessings and guidance. People who celebrate Shivratri also send heartfelt Shivratri messages, unique images, cards, gifs, posters and wishes to their loved ones on this holy day. Here are some nice things to say to people: Happy Sawan Shivratri images, photos, gifs, WhatsApp status images to share Happy Sawan Shiratri 2025: Download Free HD Lord Shiva images, wallpapers, posters Happy Sawan Shivratri wishes, messages and WhatsApp status May Lord Shiva bless you and your family with his kindness. Happy Sawan Shivratri! Jai Shiv Shankar Bholenath! May he bless us all with peace, wisdom, and a happy life. May every home be filled with peace and joy! Wishing you good health, wealth, and success by Lord Shiva's grace. Happy Sawan Shivratri! May Lord Shiva give strength and courage to everyone going through tough times. Heartfelt wishes on Sawan Shivratri! May Lord Shiva's special blessings bring peace and happiness to you and your loved ones. Happy Sawan Shivratri! Wishing you and your family good health and blessings from Lord Shiva this Sawan Shivratri. Sending warm wishes on Sawan Shivratri. May Lord Shiva bless you and your family. May Lord Shiva give you all the good things in life. Have a blessed Sawan Shivratri! May Lord Shiva's divine blessings bring happiness to you and your family. Happy Sawan Shivratri! On this special day, may Lord Shiva give you good health and his choicest blessings. Happy Sawan Shivratri! On this holy day of Sawan Shivratri, may Lord Shiva's divine power bring joy to you and your family. Wishing you and your family blessings and happiness on this sacred Sawan Shivratri. May Lord Shiva bless your home with happiness and peace this Sawan Shivratri. May Lord Shiva's blessings be with you on this holy day. Wishing you and your family joy and success. A very Happy Sawan Shivratri to you! May Lord Shiva bless your family with peace and joy this Sawan Shivratri. May Lord Shiva lead you towards peace and success. Happy Sawan Shivratri! May the light of Sawan Shivratri bring joy and happiness to your life. Wishing your family a blessed day! Wishing you and your family good health, joy and wealth with Lord Shiva's blessings. Happy Sawan Shivratri! On this holy day, may Lord Shiva shower blessings on you and your loved ones. Happy and prosperous Sawan Shivratri! Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed Sawan Shivratri. May this Sawan Shivratri bring peace, joy and harmony to your life. Best wishes to you and your family! Wishing you lots of luck and success. Have a happy Sawan Shivratri! May Lord Shiva's divine strength be with you this Sawan Shivratri. Enjoy the celebration! May Lord Shiva bless you and your family with joy and peace on this holy day. May this day bring you lots of joy and good fortune. Happy Sawan Shivratri! For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Happy Sawan Shivratri 2025: Wishes images, quotes, Whatsapp status, messages to share with your friends and family
Happy Sawan Shivratri 2025 Wishes Images, Messages, Status, Photos, Quotes: Every year, during the auspicious Hindu month of Shravan, Shravan Shivratri is considered one of the most auspicious days, and this year it will be falling on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, devotees across the country come together to express their devotion and faith to achieve spiritual merit, wish fulfilment, and soul purification. As the festival is just around the corner, here are best wishes, greeting photo cards, and more to share with friends and family. Sending heartfelt wishes on Sawan Shivratri! May Lord Shiva bless you with good health, wealth, and prosperity. May your prayers be answered and your devotion be rewarded this Sawan Shivratri. Have a blessed and spiritually fulfilling day! As the holy month of Sawan culminates, may Lord Shiva's blessings be with you always. Happy Sawan Shivratri to you and your family. Wishing you and your family a blessed Sawan Shivratri. May Lord Shiva shower his choicest blessings upon you. Om Namah Shivaya! On this pious occasion of Sawan Shivratri, may Lord Shiva bless you with happiness, prosperity, and peace. Happy Shivratri! On this auspicious day of Sawan Shivratri, may Lord Shiva illuminate your path and grant you strength to overcome all obstacles. Happy Shivratri! May the sacred chants of Om Namah Shivaya fill your life with peace and harmony this Sawan Shivratri. Wishing you divine blessings! Let's celebrate the glory of Lord Shiva on this Sawan Shivratri. May his divine grace bring immense joy and spiritual growth to your life. May Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati always be there to guide you on the right path. Wishing you a very happy Sawan Shivratri! May the sacred water of the Ganges and the devotion in your heart lead you to eternal bliss this Sawan Shivratri. Om Namah Shivaya! Wishing you a Sawan Shivratri filled with divine energy and positive vibes. May Lord Shiva's blessings always guide you toward peace and prosperity. May the divine love of Shiva and Parvati fill your heart with happiness and contentment. Happy Sawan Shivratri!
India.com
5 hours ago
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- India.com
Noida schools to remain closed on July 23 due to..., District Magistrate issues order stating...
(Representational image) New Delhi: Schools in Noida (Gautam Budh Nagar) will remain closed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 on the occasion of Sawan Shivratri. Some schools have conducted online classes on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, due to Kanwar Yatra traffic. This information was shared by the district education department announced on Monday, July 21. What did the district education department say? The district education department said, 'Schools across Gautam Budh Nagar will remain closed on Wednesday, July 23, in view of Sawan Shivratri'. This order is applicable to all government, aided, and private recognised schools from classes 1 to 12. 'Wednesday, July 23, has been declared a local holiday for all government and recognized schools in the district on account of Sawan Shivratri. The order covers all classes from 1 to 12,' said Dharamveer Singh, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS). In line with administrative orders, only online classes are allowed for schools, while regular operations will resume from Thursday, July 24. What do the schools say? Some schools in Noida, including Amity International School, Cambridge School, and Vishwa Bharti Public School, Sector 28, Noida, have also issued circulars confirming closure on July 23. 'The school, including the admin office, will remain closed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, on account of Shiv Ratri (Jal Abhishek), as per the district magistrate's order,' said a note from the principal of Vishwa Bharti. Other institutions that have declared a holiday on Wednesday include JBM Global School, Ryan International School (Greater Noida), DPS Greater Noida, and Mayoor School, Noida while, several schools are yet to make official announcements, as updated till the time of filing of the story. Parents and guardians are advised to keep themselves updated with their respective schools for any information regarding the holiday as well as online classes, as the case might be.
India.com
5 hours ago
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- India.com
Sawan Shivratri 2025: Check Date, Puja Timings, Vrat Vidhi, History, Significance, Rituals, And More
Sawan Shivratri, one of the most spiritually significant festivals for Lord Shiva devotees, will be observed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during the sacred month of Shravan (Sawan). This divine occasion falls on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Shravan according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Celebrated with unwavering devotion, this sacred night is marked by fasting, night-long vigils, chanting, and the ceremonial worship of Lord Shiva's lingam. Unlike Maha Shivratri, which falls in February or March and celebrates the union of Shiva and Shakti, Sawan Shivratri is observed within the highly auspicious Shravan month, a time believed to be especially sacred to Shiva. Sawan Shivratri 2025: Key Dates & Timings As per Drik Panchang, here are the exact timings for the rituals: ► Sawan Shivratri Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 ► Nishita Kaal Puja Time: 12:07 AM to 12:48 AM, July 24 ► Duration: 41 minutes ► Shivratri Parana Time (Breaking Fast): 5:38 AM, July 24 ► Ratri First Prahar Puja: 07:17 PM – 09:53 PM ► Second Prahar: 09:53 PM – 12:28 AM ► Third Prahar: 12:28 AM – 03:03 AM ► Fourth Prahar: 03:03 AM – 05:38 AM ► Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 4:39 AM, July 23 ► Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 2:28 AM, July 24 For devotees observing the vrat (fast), the Parana (fast-breaking) is scheduled for 5:38 AM on July 24, 2025. Why Is Sawan Shivratri So Important? In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is known as the destroyer of evil and the supreme yogi who lives in deep meditation. The month of Shravan is considered extremely sacred to him. It is believed that the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) took place during this month, during which Shiva consumed the deadly poison Halahala to save the universe. In return, the gods and devotees started observing rituals to honor and pacify Shiva, thus giving rise to Shravan celebrations. Sawan Shivratri is one such observance, revered especially in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. Shiva temples across India, including Kashi Vishwanath and Badrinath Dham, see a massive influx of devotees performing Gangajal Abhishekam, night-long vigils, and Vedic rituals during this time. Sawan Shivratri Vrat Vidhi (Fasting Rules) 1. Preparation: On the day before Shivratri, i.e., Trayodashi, devotees usually consume a single meal. 2. Morning Rituals: On Shivratri day, they wake early, take a bath, and perform Sankalp (resolution) to fast for the day and night in honor of Shiva. 3. Evening Bath: A second bath is taken in the evening before visiting a temple or beginning the Shiv Puja at home. 4. Night-long Worship: Shiva is worshipped in four prahars of the night with Abhishekam (offering of holy substances like milk, honey, ghee, Gangajal) and the chanting of 'Om Namah Shivaya.' 5. Breaking the Fast: The fast is broken the next morning between sunrise and the end of Chaturdashi Tithi, usually after taking a bath. Some devotees observe a Nirjala Vrat, where they refrain from both food and water, and spend the night chanting and meditating on Shiva's divine energy. Rituals That Define the Night of Shiva 1. Abhishekam: Bathing the Shiva Linga with water, milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and Gangajal. 2. Bilva Leaves Offering: Offering bilva leaves, considered sacred to Lord Shiva. 3. Lighting Diyas: Lighting lamps and incense to please Lord Shiva. 4. Reciting Shiva Mantras: Chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' and other Vedic mantras. 5. Jagran & Bhajans: Staying up all night singing bhajans and meditating on Shiva. 6. Charity and Dakshina: Donating food, clothes, or money to Brahmins or the needy. Sawan Shivratri Vs Maha Shivratri While both festivals honour Lord Shiva, they occur in different lunar months and have unique historical significance. Many confuse Sawan Shivratri with Maha Shivratri, but they are distinct. Sawan Shivratri falls in the month of Shravan (July–August) and is one of the monthly Shivratris, revered especially during the monsoon for its spiritual intensity. Maha Shivratri, however, is the most important of all Shivratris and is celebrated in February–March during the Phalguna month. Both festivals honour Lord Shiva, but Sawan Shivratri is believed to be especially potent for fulfilling wishes, inner purification, and divine blessings. Regional Celebrations and Temple Rituals ► Most Celebrated In: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. Famous Temples with Grand Celebrations: ► Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi ► Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain ► Badrinath Dham, Uttarakhand ► Kedarnath Temple In these regions, devotees pour Gangajal over the Shiva Lingam, believing it purifies the soul and grants moksha. FAQs Q1. When is Sawan Shivratri 2025? July 23, 2025 (Wednesday). Q2. Is Sawan Shivratri different from Maha Shivratri? Yes, Sawan Shivratri falls in Shravan, while Maha Shivratri is in February–March. Q3. What are the puja timings for Sawan Shivratri 2025? Nishita Kaal Puja is from 12:07 AM to 12:48 AM on July 24. Q4. Can I eat during Sawan Shivratri vrat? Most devotees observe a strict or Nirjala fast, but some opt for a fruit-based diet. Q5. What should I offer to Lord Shiva on this day? Bilva leaves, milk, Gangajal, honey, and sandalwood are ideal offerings. Let the holy chants of 'Om Namah Shivaya' purify your mind and soul this Sawan Shivratri. Take the vow of devotion, observe the sacred rituals, and embrace Shiva's transformative energy on this spiritually powerful night. (This article is intended for your general information only. Zee News does not vouch for its accuracy or reliability.)
News18
7 hours ago
- General
- News18
Sawan Shivratri 2025: Date, Puja Timings, Jalabishek Muhurta And More
1/9 The Chaturdashi Tithi for Sawan Shivratri begins on July 23 at 4:39 AM and ends on July 24 at 2:28 AM. On this day, sunrise will occur at 5:37 AM and sunset at 7:17 PM. (AI generated image) Vyaghata Yoga will last until 12:34 PM, while Ardra Nakshatra will remain in effect until 5:54 PM. The auspicious time for Nishita Kaal Puja falls on the night of July 23, between 12:07 AM and 12:48 AM. (AI generated image) Jalabhishek Muhurta: The auspicious time to offer water to Lord Shiva on Sawan Shivratri begins from Brahma Muhurta, which on this day is from 4:15 AM to 4:56 AM. Kanwar Yatris especially perform Jalabhishek to Mahadev as part of their spiritual journey. (AI generated image) Rudrabhishek Muhurta: Performing Rudrabhishek on Sawan Shivratri is considered highly rewarding. Devotees may begin the Rudrabhishek after sunrise on July 23. (File Pic) Sawan Shivrati Auspicious Timings: Morning Muhurta- 4:36 AM to 5:37 AM, Amrit Kaal- 8:32 AM to 10:02 AM, Vijay Muhurta- 2:44 PM to 3:39 PM, Evening Muhurta- 7:17 PM to 8:20 PM, Twilight Muhurta- 7:17 PM to 7:38 PM. (File Pic) Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja Time: Worshipping Lord Shiva during Rahukaal is considered highly beneficial for those suffering from Kaal Sarp Dosh. On July 23, Rahukaal is from 12:27 PM to 2:10 PM. (File Pic)
