The month of July holds special significance in the Hindu calendar. This time is not only marked by greenery and the monsoon season but also by festivals and observances associated with faith and devotion. In particular, the Sawan month begins in July, which is considered the most beloved month of Lord Shiva. Thus, this period remains special not only for Shiva devotees but also for married women.
During this time, several important festivals and fasts like Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Sawan Somwar, Mangala Gauri Vrat, and Devshayani Ekadashi fall, conveying the message of happiness, peace, and prosperity in the lives of devotees. Let's explore the dates and significance of all the fasts and festivals falling in July 2025.
July 2025 Fasts and Festivals List
- July 3, 2025 – Durga Masik Ashtami: This monthly festival of worship of Maa Durga provides strength and courage to the devotees.
- July 6, 2025 – Devshayani Ekadashi: On the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu goes into Yog Nidra, and Chaturmas begins. From this Ekadashi for the next four months, auspicious activities like marriage, tonsure, and housewarming are considered forbidden.
- July 8, 2025 – Bhaum Pradosh Vrat: The Pradosh Vrat, which falls on Tuesday, is believed to provide freedom from Mangal Dosha (inauspiciousness associated with the planet Mars). Offering water mixed with saffron on the Shivling on this day is considered especially beneficial.
- July 10, 2025 – Kokila Vrat, Guru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima: Guru Purnima celebrates the birth anniversary of Ved Vyas Ji. On this day, devotees offer reverence at the feet of their Guru and seek blessings. Meanwhile, Kokila Vrat is a symbol of a happy married life for married women.
- July 11, 2025 – Beginning of Sawan month: The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Performing Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek in this month yields special merit.
- July 14, 2025 – First Sawan Somwar, Gajanan Sankashti Chaturthi: On Sawan Somwar, a fast is observed dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that observing the Sawan Somwar fast fulfills all wishes.
- July 15, 2025 – First Mangala Gauri Vrat: Married women observe the Mangala Gauri Vrat on Tuesdays of Sawan for the long life of their husbands.
- July 16, 2025 – Karka Sankranti: On Karka Sankranti, the Sun begins its southward journey, which is believed to be the time when the Devas sleep and the influence of negative forces increases.
- July 21, 2025 – Second Sawan Somwar, Kamika Ekadashi: The fast of Kamika Ekadashi is said to bestow salvation.
- July 22, 2025 – Sawan Pradosh Vrat: This day to please Lord Shiva is very popular among devotees.
- July 23, 2025 – Sawan Shivratri: The significance of Sawan Shivratri is particularly associated with the culmination of the Kanwar Yatra and Jalabhishek.
- July 24, 2025 – Hariyali Amavasya, Guru Pushya Yoga: On this day, the worship of ancestors and planting trees are important, which brings blessings of happiness, peace, and family growth.
- July 27, 2025 – Hariyali Teej: On Hariyali Teej, married women worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, seeking unbroken marital bliss.
- July 28, 2025 – Third Monday of Sawan, Vinayaka Chaturthi: The worship of Ganpati Bappa is considered especially fruitful on this day.
- July 29, 2025 – Nag Panchami, Third Mangala Gauri Vrat: On this day, worshiping the serpent deity and getting rid of the Kaalsarpa Dosha is prescribed.
- July 30, 2025 – Kalki Jayanti: The festival of the birth anniversary of Kalki, the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
- July 31, 2025 – Tulsidas Jayanti: The birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas Ji, the composer of Ramcharitmanas. Reading his compositions on this day is considered very virtuous.
The Glory of Sawan in July
The month of July welcomes Sawan. During this time, there is a rush of devotees in the Shiva temples. Rituals like Jalabhishek, Rudrabhishek, Mahamrityunjaya Jap, and the recitation of Shiv Purana are performed. Hariyali Teej and Mangala Gauri Vrat hold special significance for married women. On Nag Panchami, the worship of serpents protects from poison.
Overall, July 2025 will be a confluence of faith, devotion, and greenery, where everyone can bring happiness, peace, and positive energy into their lives by connecting with traditions. This month also inspires devotees to immerse themselves in the devotion of God and to protect the environment.
