When is Shravan 2025 starting? Check date, significance, rituals & other details

The month of Shravan dedicated to Lord Shiva holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism Also known as Sawan this period is marked by prayers fasting celebrations and other traditions Devotees observe the occasion with rituals that carry deep spiritual and cultural valueShravan 2025 DateThe month of Shravan begins on different dates across India due to variations in the Hindu calendar systemIn North India the lsquoPurnimantarsquo calendar is commonly followed where the lunar month ends on the full moon day In contrast western and southern Indian states usually follow the lsquoAmantarsquo calendar which considers the new moon day as the monthrsquos endAccording to Drik Panchang Shravan 2025 will begin on July 11 and end on August 9 in northern states like Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Punjab Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Bihar and others In western and southern states such as Maharashtra Gujarat Andhra Pradesh Karnataka and Tamil Nadu the holy month will start on July 25 and conclude on August 23Shravan 2025 SignificanceShravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is regarded as one of the holiest months for seeking his blessings especially among his devoteesThis period is believed to be connected to the epic lsquoSamudra Manthanrsquo episode from Hindu mythology During the churning of the ocean for amrit nectar of immortality a pot of poison halahala emerged Lord Shiva consumed the poison to save the universe causing his throat to turn blue mdash thus earning him the name Neelkanth The month is therefore dedicated to his worship and venerationShravan signifies spiritual growth and renewal and is considered highly auspicious for new beginnings Festivals like Hariyali Teej Nag Panchami and Shravan Shivratri are celebrated during this monthIt also coincides with the arrival of the southwest monsoon in India reinforcing its association with rejuvenation and prosperityShravan 2025 Rituals and celebrationsDevotees mark Shravan with fasting and a variety of traditional practices Some common observances during this month includeFasting Many devotees observe fasts on every Monday of the month known as lsquoShravan Somwar Vratrsquo Some also follow a series of sixteen consecutive Monday fasts starting from the first Monday of Shravan According to Drik Panchang Tuesdays are devoted to Goddess Parvati with the fast observed as lsquoMangal Gauri VratrsquoKanwar Yatra This annual pilgrimage is undertaken by Lord Shivarsquos devotees known as Kanwariyas They typically walk barefoot to collect holy water from the Ganga in bamboo containers called kanwars which they later offer at Shiva templesPrayers and rituals Other customs during this sacred month include daily worship of Lord Shiva visits to Shiva temples Rudra Abhishek and the celebration of various festivals that fall within this period