Sawan Shivratri 2025: 7 Must-Know Facts for a Powerful July 23 Celebration
Sawan Shivratri 2025 will be celebrated on July 23 and it is one of the most important nights for Shiva devotees. In this article you will learn the right way to perform puja and fast on this sacred day. It also covers rare yogas and exact timings so you can get the most blessings.
Sawan Shivratri is on July 23. Learn rituals and fasting tips, rare yogas and puja timings to make your prayers more effective.
What Is Sawan Shivratri 2025 ?
Sawan Shivratri is a very powerful time for praying to Lord Shiva. It falls in the month of Sawan and this whole month is believed to be very close to Shiva’s heart.
Devotees stay awake during the night ,do puja in their homes or temples. They chant Om Namah Shivaya , offer milk water and bel leaves on the Shiva Linga. It is also the night , when Shiva and Parvati came together spiritually .So it has deep meaning for couples and those seeking peace.
When Is Sawan Shivratri ?
Some people are confused about the exact date. Is it July 22 or July 23.
As per experts and the Hindu calendar.
- Sawan Shivratri Date is Wednesday July 23 2025.
- Chaturdashi Tithi Starts at 4 39 AM on July 23.
- Tithi Ends at 2 28 AM on July 24
So the correct time to fast or do puja is on the night of July 23
Rare Yogas in Sawan Shivratri
This year Sawan Shivratri becomes more powerful because of two rare yogas that are forming in the sky.
- Harshan Yoga which is good for peace joy and progress
- Bhadraavas Yoga that clears negative thoughts and brings balance
If you do puja during these yogas it can help make your prayers even stronger
Sawan Shivratri 2025 Puja Timings
On July 23 you can choose from these puja slots based on your comfort.
- Pradosh Kaal is from 7 17 PM to 9 53 PM
- Second Prahar is from 9 53 PM to 12 28 AM
- Nishita Kaal which is most sacred is from 12 07 AM to 12 48 AM
- Third Prahar is from 12 28 AM to 3 03 AM
Even though all times are good Nishita Kaal is said to bring the most energy and connection with Shiva
How to Perform Rituals the Right Way
Here is a simple list of what you can do on Sawan Shivratri 2025.
- Wake up early and take a fresh bath
- Wear white or clean clothes
- Fast the whole day or take only fruits or water if needed
- Offer milk water and bel patra on the Shiva Linga
- Chant Om Namah Shivaya again and again
- Light a diya at night and offer incense
- Go to a Shiva temple if you can or do puja at home
All these steps are easy and help you connect with your own energy and with Lord Shiva
Bonus Devotee Tip
Sawan Shivratri 2025 is not just another date,on the calendar. It is a special time to quiet your mind and connect with your heart.
Devotee Tip –Before you start the night puja write your wish on a paper. Keep it near the diya while praying. In the morning, burn it carefully. This simple act means you are leaving your wish to the universe and letting Lord Shiva take care of it.
Are you planning to keep a fast or visit a temple this Sawan Shivratri 2025.Share your puja tips or thoughts with us below. You can also send this guide to your friends and family so that they too can feel the blessings of this sacred night.