The month of July, like every year, will be filled with religious events and fasts. A special highlight is the commencement of the Shravan month in July 2025, a period dedicated to Lord Shiva. In North India, the Shravan month sees special worship, Monday fasts, and a large influx of devotees to Shiva temples.
Beginning of Sawan and Special Festivals
According to the Hindu calendar, July is set to witness numerous auspicious dates and festivals this year. Astrological calculations indicate that the Shravan month will begin on July 11th and continue until August 9th. According to ancient beliefs, worshiping Lord Shiva during the Shravan month brings special blessings and the eradication of all sorrows.
Devshayani Ekadashi
July starts with a very special day. The festival of Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on July 6th. From this day, Lord Vishnu enters a four-month period of yogic sleep, marking the beginning of Chaturmas. The Gauri Vrat will also be observed on this day.
Following this, the Bhaum Pradosh Vrat will occur on July 8th, falling on a Tuesday. On this day, special worship of Lord Shiva is performed, and observing the fast is believed to bring health benefits and freedom from troubles.
Tribute of Devotion on Guru Purnima
On July 10th, the Kokila Vrat and Guru Purnima will be celebrated together. The day of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Gurus. On this day, disciples pay respect to their Gurus and seek their blessings. Special events are held in temples, ashrams, and Gurukuls across the country on this day.
First Monday of Sawan on July 14th
With the start of the Shravan month on July 11th, devotees will immerse themselves in the worship of Lord Shiva. The first Monday of Sawan falls on July 14th. The Sawan Monday fast is considered highly meritorious. Unmarried girls observe this fast for a good husband, while married women worship Lord Shiva for family happiness and peace.
Mangala Gauri Vrat and Kark Sankranti
The first Mangala Gauri Vrat will be observed on July 15th. This fast is specifically observed by married women for the long life of their husbands and marital bliss. The next day, on July 16th, the festival of Kark Sankranti will be celebrated. On this day, the Sun God moves from Gemini to Cancer and proceeds towards Dakshinayan. It is considered a special Sankranti from a religious perspective.
Hariyali Teej and the Grandeur of Sawan Shivratri
The festival of Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on July 23rd. On this day, devotees stay awake throughout the night and perform the abhishek of the Shivling with bel leaves, water, milk, and Gangajal. On July 24th, the festival of Hariyali Amavasya will be observed, associated with the worship of trees and nature.
Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on July 27th, holding special significance for women. This fast is observed particularly by married women and they worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Nag Panchami and the Date of the Third Monday of Sawan
The festival of Nag Panchami will be celebrated on July 29th. On this day, Nag Devta (the serpent deity) is worshiped. Images of serpents are drawn on the walls of homes, and milk is offered to them, with prayers offered for the protection of the family. This festival is celebrated with great devotion, especially in rural areas.
The third Monday of Sawan falls on July 28th. On this day as well, Shiva devotees will fast and perform worship in temples in large numbers.
July Concludes with Tulsidas Jayanti
On July 30th, Skanda Shashti will be celebrated, a festival dedicated to Lord Kartikeya. On July 31st, Tulsidas Jayanti will be celebrated. Goswami Tulsidas is known as the author of the Ramcharitmanas. On this day, the works of Tulsidas are recited, and cultural programs are organized in many places.
Key Dates for Major Festivals in July 2025 at a Glance
- July 6: Devshayani Ekadashi, Gauri Vrat
- July 8: Bhaum Pradosh Vrat
- July 9: Ashadh Chaumasi Chaudas
- July 10: Kokila Vrat, Guru Purnima
- July 11: Beginning of Shravan Month
- July 14: First Monday of Sawan
- July 15: Mangala Gauri Vrat
- July 16: Kark Sankranti
- July 21: Second Monday of Sawan
- July 22: Second Mangala Gauri Vrat, Sawan Pradosh Vrat
- July 23: Sawan Shivratri
- July 24: Hariyali Amavasya
- July 27: Hariyali Teej
- July 28: Third Monday of Sawan, Vinayak Chaturthi
- July 29: Nag Panchami
- July 30: Skanda Shashti
- July 31: Tulsidas Jayanti
