Sawan Shivratri 2025: Know the date, timings, history, significance, rituals, and more

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The Ratri Prahar Puja timings are as follows, as mentioned in the Drik Panchang:

• First Prahar: 6:53 PM to 9:38 PM
• Second Prahar: 9:38 PM to 12:23 AM on July 24
• Third Prahar: 12:23 AM to 3:08 AM on July 24
• Fourth Prahar: 3:08 AM to 5:53 AM on July 24

Sawan Shivratri is commemorated with devotion and reverence, especially in North India, where it is believed that serious observation of this occasion results in spiritual merit, wish fulfilment, and soul purification.

Many get confused between Sawan Shivratri and Maha Shivratri. Both are different and important festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Sawan Shivratri is observed during the month of Shravan, which is considered highly auspicious for Shiva devotees. On the other hand, Maha Shivratri marks the convergence of both Shiva and Shakti.

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Sawan Shivratri has significance for Lord Shiva devotees and is observed with intense regard and devotion, symbolising Lord Shiva’s role as the supreme deity of destruction and transformation in Hindu mythology.

Devotees celebrate Sawan Shivratri by fasting, praying, and performing rituals such as Abhishekam of the Shiva lingam with holy substances, which are believed to purify the soul and grant wishes, while others choose to fast completely, known as Nirjala vrat, abstaining from both food and water.

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This day is especially significant for devotees who fast, pray, and do rituals in order to receive Lord Shiva’s blessings and grace.