Don’t Miss First Sawan Somwar 2025: Puja Vidhi & Auspicious Timings Revealed

The sacred month of Sawan is very important in the Sanatangyan tradition. During this time, the monsoon rains refresh the earth. At the same time, the hearts of devotees fill with love and devotion for Lord Shiva. He is known as Mahadev, the destroyer of evil and the giver of blessings.

As the divine month of Sawan begins on July 11, 2025, millions of devotees will immerse themselves in devotion, fasting, and rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Mahadev, the eternal ascetic, and Adiyogi. The First Sawan Somwar is on Monday, July 14, 2025, and it is very special. It’s a great chance for everyone in the Sanatangyan tradition to connect closely with Lord Shiva. People take part in puja and rituals led by Sadhu, following sacred traditions.

Why Sawan Somwar is So Special?

Sawan Somwar is not only about fasting and rituals. It is about cleaning the mind and connecting with Lord Shiva’s divine energy. In 2025 devotees will observe four Sawan Mondays.

 🕉️ 14 July

 🕉️ 21 July

 🕉️ 28 July

 🕉️ 4 August

Each Somwar is an opportunity to step closer to the supreme truth, moksha, and to seek divine blessings for peace, health, and prosperity. According to the Shastras, worshipping Lord Shiva with a pure heart in this month pleases Him immensely.

As written in the Shiv Purana:

"श्रावणे च विशेषेण पूजनं शिवशंभोः।

दुःखं दारिद्रयं रोगं नाशयत्येव नः॥"

"Especially during Shravan, the worship of Lord Shiva removes sorrow, poverty, and diseases."

This shloka reminds us of the great blessings of Sawan. It shows how special this time is for anyone seeking spiritual growth. Sawan brings unmatched grace into the life of a devotee.

Auspicious Timings for the First Somwar

According to the Hindu Panchang, the First Sawan Monday falls on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha. The best time to perform the rituals starts at 1:02 AM IST on July 14, 2025. It lasts until 11:59 PM IST the same day.

This entire day is considered shubh (auspicious) for performing Shiva Puja, fasting, and chanting.

Puja Vidhi for Sawan First Somwar 2025

Let’s walk through the step-by-step Puja Vidhi, passed down through generations and backed by our shastras:

• Rise in Brahma Muhurta and bathe, preferably in a river or with Ganga jal.

• Wear clean white or yellow clothes, symbolizing purity and devotion.  

• Clean the puja area with holy water. Then, place idols or pictures of Lord Shiva, Maa Parvati, and Sri Ganesha there.

• Offer Jalabhishek (water abhishekam) to the Shiva Linga, followed by Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar).

• Offer Bilva leaves. Also present Dhatura and Bael fruit. Include fresh seasonal fruits as well.

• Light a ghee diya and incense sticks.

• Say the strong and meaningful mantra aloud. (“ॐ नमः शिवाय”)

• 108 times, using a Rudraksha mala if possible.

• Conclude with a heartfelt Shiva Aarti, and seek blessings for peace, health, and moksha.

During the day, many Sanatangyan devotees observe a nirjala vrat (without water) or take fruits and milk only. In the evening, devotees offer Arghya to Chandra Dev and once again chant mantras in front of Lord Shiva’s image.

Upcoming Sawan Events to Remember

Beyond the first Somwar, the sacred month continues to shower blessings with more important days:

21 July – Second Somwar & Masik Shivratri

28 July – Third Somwar

29 July – Nag Panchami, a powerful day for worshipping serpents, who are closely linked with Shiva.

4 August – Fourth and final Somwar of Sawan

These days, guided by the teachings of the Guru, give a great chance to fully focus on devotion. They help wash away the effects of many past actions.

A Personal Reflection

As a devotee of Mahadev, I have always found the month of Sawan to be profoundly transformative. Each Monday is not just a day of rituals—it becomes a dialogue with the divine. Whether you're standing barefoot in the temple queue, pouring jal over the Shivling, or silently chanting "Om Namah Shivaya" in your heart, there's a feeling that He is listening.

This Sawan let’s not just do rituals without feeling. Let’s wake up the true spirit inside us. This spirit is based on truth, purity, and devotion. As Lord Shiva said in the Shiva Gita:

“भक्त्याऽहमेकया ग्राह्यः श्रद्धया आत्मा प्रियः सदा।”

“Only through devotion can I be truly known. Faith and love are the paths to Me.”

The First Sawan Somwar on July 14, 2025, is a special chance. It helps people connect deeply with Lord Shiva. This connection happens through sincere devotion and traditional rituals. As the month goes on, each Monday becomes a path. It leads to inner peace, blessings from God, and spiritual freedom.