Sawan Shivratri 2025 : Date, Meaning and more

Sawan Shivratri holds great significance in lives of Hindus.

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What is Shivratri?

As per Hindu Panchang, Shivratri falls on Chaturdashi(14th day) of Krishna Paksha of every month.

However, there are four types of Shivratri:

Maha Shivratri
Masik Shivaratri
Nitya Shivratri and
Sawan Shivratri

Apparently, Maha Shivratri falls on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Falgun mas of Hindu Panchang. This year, we had grandeur of Maha Shivratri celebrations on February 26, 2025.

Likewise, on Shivratri, devotees observe fast, do Jal Abhishekam, offer Belpatra to Shivlinga (a form of Lord Shiva).

Secondly, Masik Shivratri falls on chaturdashi of each month of Hindu Panchang. It is big day for Shaivities, as they indulge in prayers, chants and fasting to obtain blessings of Lord Shiva.

Thirdly, Nitya Shivratri is shivratri on every day. It is profoundly revered and celebrated by Shaivities to honor the essence of Shiv.

Lastly, Sawan Shivratri falls on chaturdashi of Shrawan mas of Hindu Panchang.

Significance of Sawan Shivratri

Infact, Sawan Shivratri is a great opportunity for the devotees to cleanse body and mind with fasting. Also, it helps us with moving towards inner calmer self and spiritual enlightenment. Sawan Shivratri holds profound significance in Hindu culture.

What is the date and Tithi of Sawan Shivratri 2025?

Further, Shrawan Shivaratri is going to be celebrated on July 23, 2025. The tithi will start at 3:09 AM on July 23, 2025 and will end at 12:58 AM on July 24, 2025.

Besides, Prana time for Shivratri is calculated at 5:40 AM on July 24, 2025.

Puja Muhurat for Sawan Shivratri 2025

Nishith Kaal puja time – 12:02 AM to 12: 44 AM on July 24, 2025.
Night first prahar Puja time – 07:06 PM to 09:45 PM on July 23, 2025.
Night second prahar Puja time – 09:45 PM to 12:23 AM on July 24, 2025.
Night third prahar Puja time – 12:23 AM to 03:01 AM on July 24, 2025
Lastly, night fourth prahar Puja time – 03:01 AM to 05:40 AM on July 24, 2025.

What to do on Sawan Shivaratri?

Kanwariyas offer jal to Shivlinga on this sacred day after finishing their Kanwar Yatra. Additionally, devotees should do the following things on Sawan Shivratri:

a) Wake up early and have your bathing rituals on time.

b) Observe fast and refrain from eating grains, cereals and other things made up of cereals.

c) Consume only milk products, fruits and nuts.

d) Faith is the most prominent thing in worshipping a deity. It is your trust and faith that aligns you to the energies of Lord Shiva. So, trust the procedure of fasting and worshipping Lord Shiva.

e) Many devotees perform Meditation and practice mindfulness on this day to get closer to the divine aura of Mahadev.

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f) Avoid consuming non-veg food and alcoholic substances.

Conclusion

At the end, we know the relevance and significance of Sawan Shivratri in Hinduism. For welcoming prosperity and harmony in life, it is advised to chant Panchakshariye mantra and Shiv mantra on this day with great devotion and faith. Let’s immerse in ocean of devotion and love of Shiv Bhakti in this Shrawan mas.

Have a blessed time ahead.

Aum Namah Shivaye.

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