Don’t Miss 21 July: Sawan Somwar & Kamika Ekadashi Together – A Rare Day for Double Punya

Sometimes in the spiritual calendar, there are special days that feel like time stands still, giving people a chance to connect more deeply with the divine. One such rare and powerful day is coming soon—Monday, 21st July 2025—when Kamika Ekadashi falls on the same day as Sawan Somwar.

In the sacred rhythm of the SanatanGyan tradition, few days hold the rare spiritual potency as Monday, 21st July 2025. This special day combines Kamika Ekadashi a holy day for Lord Vishnu, and Sawan Somwar, a sacred Monday fast for Lord Shiva. When these two important days happen together, it’s a rare chance to receive double spiritual blessings by showing honest and simple devotion.

The Sacred Significance of Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the waning moon in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan), is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe. Observing a fast on this day has been extolled in our shastras and pavitr granths as a path to moksha (liberation), prosperity, and removal of sins.

As mentioned in the respected Padma Purana:

एकादश्यां तु यो भक्त्या, विष्णुं समर्चयेत् नरः |

सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तः, विष्णुलोके महीयते ||

“He who worships Lord Vishnu with devotion on Ekadashi is freed from all sins and attains a high place in Vishnu's abode.”

As mentioned in the ISKCON Desire Tree,

"Observing Kamika Ekadasi bestows the same merit as donating a milk-cow and her auspicious calf, along with their feed. On this all-auspicious day, whosoever worships Lord Sri Shridhara-deva (Vishnu), is glorified by all the devas, Gandharvas, Pannagas, and Nagas."

Sawan Somwar: The Beloved Day of Lord Shiva

Sawan Somwar, Mondays in the month of Shravan, are immensely dear to Lord Shiva, the compassionate destroyer of evil. Devotees take part in a special prayer ritual. They offer bilva leaves, water, milk, and honey to the deity. While doing this, they chant mantras. They also perform Jal Abhishek, which means pouring water over the idol with devotion.

This year, Sawan Somwar coincides with Kamika Ekadashi on Monday, 21st July 2025, a combination that occurs rarely. This gives a special chance for devotees to receive blessings from both Lord Shiva (Mahadev) and Lord Vishnu (Shri Hari) on the same day.

शिवस्य पूजनं यत्र, यत्र गङ्गाजलं बहु ।

बिल्वपत्रं च यत्रैव, तत्र तिष्ठति शंकरः ॥ (From Shiva Purana)

"Wherever Lord Shiva is worshipped with sacred Ganga water and bilva leaves, there resides Lord Shankara himself."

The Power of this Sacred Conjunction

When two holy events happen at the same time, it’s not just a sign—it can really change your life. Many spiritual teachers and seekers believe that days like this can help remove past mistakes, calm your mind, and bring you closer to spiritual awakening.

It is believed that offering water to Lord Shiva and a yellow fruit to Lord Vishnu on this day can eliminate sorrow and suffering. Devotees also find great merit in reciting the Shiv Chalisa and Vishnu Chalisa, which help align the mind, body, and soul.

As the Garuda Purana explains:

अन्यव्रतानां सर्वेषां फलानि भक्त्या समाहितानि एकादश्यायां व्रते लभ्यन्ते।

“The results attained by other fasts are all contained within the Ekadashi fast when performed with devotion.”

When and How to Observe

According to Drik Panchang the Ekadashi day starts at 12:12 PM on July 20th and ends at 9:38 AM on July 21st, 2025. Following the sunrise tradition, the Kamika Ekadashi fast should be observed on Monday, July 21st.

Auspicious Timings for Worship on 21st July:

• Brahma Muhurat: 4:14 AM to 4:55 AM – Best time for meditation and Shiva worship.

• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM – Ideal for all auspicious tasks.

• Vijay Muhurat: 2:44 PM to 3:39 PM – Auspicious for career, business, and overcoming obstacles.

• Amrit Kaal: 6:09 PM to 7:38 PM – Powerful for performing rituals and prayers.

To sum up, on July 21st, 2025, a special event happens when Kamika Ekadashi and Sawan Somwar fall on the same day. This is a great chance for devotees to earn double blessings and feel closer to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Fasting and doing rituals on this special day can help clean away past mistakes, bring peace, and guide people toward spiritual growth and freedom. It’s a wonderful moment to celebrate with devotion and sincere worship.