The month of Shravan (Sawan) is the most revered period for Lord Shiva’s worship. Among all the Shivratris celebrated annually, the one that falls in this month—Shravan Shivratri—is the holiest and most powerful. In 2025, Shravan Shivratri will be observed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with devotees engaging in intense worship, fasting, and Rudrabhishek rituals to seek the blessings of Mahadev.
📅 Shravan Shivratri 2025 Date & Muhurat
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Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 04:39 AM on July 23
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Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 02:28 AM on July 24
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Parana Time: 05:38 AM on July 24
🕒 Night Pooja Timings (4 Prahars)
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1st Prahar: 07:17 PM – 09:52 PM
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2nd Prahar: 09:52 PM – 12:27 AM
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3rd Prahar: 12:27 AM – 03:03 AM
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4th Prahar: 03:03 AM – 05:38 AM
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Nishita Kaal Pooja Time: 12:07 AM – 12:48 AM (July 24)
🌙 Significance of Sawan Shivratri in Shravan Month
Shravan Shivratri is not just a ritual day, but a spiritual gateway in the holiest lunar month of the Hindu calendar. The divine weather, spiritual vibrations, and cosmic alignments make this Shivratri the most potent for attaining divine blessings, karmic healing, and spiritual progress.
🗺️ Regional Variations:
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North India (Purnimant Calendar): Sawan Shivratri is celebrated grandly in Uttarakhand, UP, MP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal. Temples like Kashi Vishwanath and Badrinath perform special Gangajal Abhisheks.
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Western & Southern India (Amavasyant Calendar): In Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, it aligns with Ashadha Shivratri.
🕉️ Popular Rituals & Observances
Devotees fast from sunrise to the next morning and perform:
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Abhishekam with milk, Gangajal, honey, curd, ghee, bel leaves
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Chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra & Om Namah Shivaya
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Maha Rudrabhishek for planetary pacification and moksha
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Online Rudrabhishek & Shiva Poojas for those abroad or unable to visit temples
📖 Mythologies Behind Sawan Shivratri
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Shiva-Parvati Marriage: Parvati’s devotion bore fruit on this day as Shiva accepted her as his consort.
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Samudra Manthan: Lord Shiva consumed Halahala poison during this event to save the universe. Gangajal was offered to cool his throat, a practice continued via the Kanwar Yatra.
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Union of Shiva and Shakti: Symbolising the cosmic union of divine masculine and feminine.
🔯 Powerful Remedies for Shravan Shivratri 2025
Shravan Shivratri is the ideal day for performing Vedic remedies to resolve planetary doshas and karmic burdens:
1. Chanting Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ||
Chant this 108 times for healing, longevity, and moksha.
2. Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra
Install in your puja room for protection from untimely death and to amplify Shiva’s energy.
3. Shani-Ketu Shapit Dosh Nivaran Yantra
To nullify curses and chronic obstacles caused by planetary combinations.
4. Chandra Rahu Grahan Yog Nivaran Yantra
Best for mental peace, emotional healing, and overcoming fears.
5. Rahu Yantra & Rudrabhishek
Worshipping during Rudrabhishek helps remove confusion, career blocks, and the negative influence of Rahu.
🚶♂️ Kanwar Yatra: Devotion in Motion
During this month, Kanwariyas carry sacred Gangajal from Haridwar, Gangotri, or other sources and perform Shiva Abhishek at their local temples. This is a profound act of penance and devotion.
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