When Will Shravan (Sawan) Start in 2025?
Shravan, also known as Sawan, is one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This sacred period is marked by fasting, prayers, temple visits, and unique rituals, especially on Mondays (Somwar), which are considered highly auspicious. In 2025, the start and end dates of Shravan vary by region due to differences in the lunar calendar systems followed across India.
North India (Purnimanta Calendar)
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Start Date: July 11, 2025 (Friday)
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End Date: August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
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States: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
South & Western India (Amanta Calendar)
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Start Date: July 25, 2025 (Friday)
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End Date: August 23, 2025 (Saturday)
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States: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Goa.
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Shravan 2025 End Date
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North India: August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
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Maharashtra, Gujarat, South India: August 23, 2025 (Saturday).
Shravan 2025 Start Date in Maharashtra
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Start Date: July 25, 2025 (Friday)
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End Date: August 23, 2025 (Saturday)
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Calendar System: Amanta lunar calendar
Key Rituals in Maharashtra
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Fasting on Mondays (Shravan Somwar)
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Offering milk, water, and Bilva leaves to Lord Shiva
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Special temple celebrations and community prayers.
Shravan 2025 Start Date in Gujarat
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Start Date: July 25, 2025 (Friday)
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End Date: August 23, 2025 (Saturday)
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Calendar System: Amanta lunar calendar
Traditions in Gujarat
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Kanwar Yatra and Shiva Abhishek
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Community feasts and devotional singing
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Observing fasts and visiting major Shiva temples.
Why Is Shravan Month Special?
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Dedicated to Lord Shiva: Devotees observe fasts, especially on Mondays (Shravan Somvar), and offer prayers.
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Significance in Scriptures: Considered the holiest month for worshipping Shiva, with rituals believed to bring prosperity and blessings.
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Kanwar Yatra: A major pilgrimage where devotees carry water from the Ganga to offer at Shiva temples.
Why Do Dates Differ?
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Purnimanta Calendar (North India): Month starts the day after full moon.
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Amanta Calendar (Maharashtra, Gujarat, South India): Month starts the day after new moon.
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This results in a 15-day difference in Shravan’s start and end dates across regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does Shravan month start in 2025?
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North India: July 11, 2025
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Maharashtra, Gujarat, South India: July 25, 2025.
Why are the Shravan dates different in various states?
Different lunar calendar systems (Purnimanta vs. Amanta) cause a 15-day difference.
What are the main rituals of Shravan month?
Fasting on Mondays, offering milk and Bilva leaves to Shiva, chanting mantras, Kanwar Yatra.
