Mumbai: The holy month of Sawan (Shravan) will begin on 11 July 2025, marking the start of a deeply spiritual period for devotees of Lord Shiva. This month is filled with prayers, fasting, and rituals, all aimed at seeking blessings from Bholenath, the compassionate destroyer in the Hindu trinity.
In 2025, the sacred month will conclude on 9 August, with Sawan Purnima, the full moon day. This day also coincides with the beloved festival of Raksha Bandhan, making it a rare occasion of dual celebration and devotion.
As per the Hindu calendar, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 2:12 PM on 8 August and end at 1:24 PM on 9 August. The moonrise is expected at 6:45 PM on 9 August, completing the day’s rituals.
Sawan Purnima is considered the fifth full moon of the Hindu year. It is a powerful day for spiritual growth and divine blessings. On this day, devotees worship both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, seeking peace, protection, and prosperity.
The highlight of the day is Raksha Bandhan, the festival that celebrates the eternal bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi, or sacred thread, on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their well-being. Brothers, in return, vow to protect their sisters always.
The overlap of Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan increases the spiritual strength of both occasions. Families unite in worship and celebration, blending rituals of faith with love and bonding.
Here’s what devotees are advised to do on Sawan Purnima 2025:
- Take a holy bath early in the morning to purify the body and mind.
- Worship Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu with traditional offerings and chants.
- Observe a Purnima fast, praying for peace, health, and the fulfilment of wishes.
- Donate food, clothes, or money to the needy as a mark of charity.
- Offer water (Arghya) to the Moon at moonrise to complete the fast.
With both Shiva worship and Raksha Bandhan falling on 9 August, the day promises to be one of powerful devotion, family bonding, and divine grace.
