Mumbai: In Hinduism, the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) holds immense spiritual significance, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. Each Monday during this month—known as Sawan Somwar—is believed to bring divine blessings and the power to dissolve life’s troubles. This year, the third Monday of Sawan falls on 28 July 2025, and it coincides with Sawan Vinayak Chaturthi, making the day astrologically potent and spiritually powerful.
According to Vedic astrology, this specific Monday is highly auspicious for fulfilling wishes and invoking good fortune. Performing traditional remedies or rituals (upay) on this day with devotion and proper method is said to eliminate debt, remove obstacles, and unlock the gates of destiny. Here’s a look at what you should do on the third Sawan Somwar to attract Lord Shiva’s blessings.
1. Write names on bilva leaves
On 28 July, take 11 Bilva (Bel) leaves and write your name or the names of your family members on them. Offer these to Lord Shiva while chanting the mantra below. It is believed that doing this earns you the infinite grace of Bholenath (Shiva).
Mantra: Om Tryambakaya Namah
2. Light diyas in the evening
In the evening of the third Sawan Monday, light five oil lamps (diyas) and offer them to a five-faced idol of Lord Shiva, either at home or in a temple. It is said that this act draws success from all five directions of life. Continue to chant the following mantra while performing the deep daan:
Mantra: Om Panchvaktraya Namah
3. Chant the Rudrashtak
After bathing, sit in a quiet space and recite the Rudrashtak Stotra with a clear heart and firm resolve (sankalp). Meditate on your specific problems or wishes during the chant. This ritual is believed to strengthen your bond with Lord Shiva and bring spiritual and material relief.
Why this Sawan Somwar is special
The third Sawan Somwar is considered a rare chance to transform one’s fate through Shiva’s blessings. When these time-honoured rituals are performed with devotion, they are said to remove long-standing blocks and open doors of prosperity and peace. Let this 28 July be your turning point toward a more aligned and abundant life.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)