Mumbai: On the sacred occasion of Sawan Shivratri, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with deep devotion. It is believed that those who observe the fast on this day are blessed with prosperity, marital bliss, and the fulfilment of heartfelt desires. Many devotees fast throughout the day, perform night-long prayers, and wait until the next morning to break their fast with proper rituals.
This year, Sawan Shivratri is being observed on 23 July 2025, with devotees observing strict vrat (fasting) and performing pujas through the four night watches (praharas). If you too, have kept a fast on this auspicious day, it is essential to know when and how to perform the Parana—the ritual of ending the fast—on the following morning. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the Sawan Shivratri fast broken?
The Parana (vrat-ending ritual) is performed after sunrise on the next day, which falls on 24 July 2025. According to religious tradition, both the puja and the Parana should ideally occur within the Chaturdashi Tithi (14th lunar day), but Parana is specifically recommended only after sunrise the next day.
Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Time):
The best time to perform the Parana is between the Chaturdashi Tithi and sunrise, considered spiritually potent for concluding the vrat.
Parana Time on 24 July 2025: From 5:27 AM to 6:20 AM
Parana Rituals for Sawan Shivratri
Morning Bath: Begin the day with a ritual bath to purify the body before ending the fast.
Satvik Food Only: Eat only satvik (pure vegetarian and non-spicy) food. Avoid onions, garlic, meat, fish, and any tamasic or heavy foods.
Optional Fruit Fast: You can also end your fast with fruit or light fasting food (phalahar).
For Night Worshippers: Those who observe the four-night puja vigils must end their fast only after completing the final prahar rituals and sunrise the next day.
What to Eat to Break the Fast?
During the Parana of Sawan Shivratri, devotees are advised to consume only satvik meals. Foods with onion, garlic, or any non-vegetarian items should be strictly avoided. A simple meal made with fruits, milk, curd, or dishes without grains is ideal for those ending the vrat.
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