Sawan Shivratri 2025: The month of Sawan is considered to be the most sacred time for the worship of Lord Shiva. In the year 2025, this auspicious month will start from July 11 and will continue till August 9. This time there was some confusion about the date of Shivratri, but now it is clear that Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Here we are telling you what is going to be closed on 23 July.
Sawan Shivratri 2025: The month of Sawan is considered to be the most sacred time for the worship of Lord Shiva. In the year 2025, this auspicious month will start from July 11 and will continue till August 9. In the whole month, especially Monday and Sawan Shivratri have great religious significance. This time there was some confusion about the date of Shivratri, but now it is clear that Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Here we are telling you what is going to be closed on 23 July.
Huge crowd gathers in temples on Shivratri
On the day of Sawan Shivratri, there is a huge crowd of devotees in the temples of North India. The tradition of offering water, milk, Gangajal and Belpatra on Shivling is followed. Kanwar Yatra is at its peak on this day. Thousands of Kanwariyas take water from Haridwar, Gangotri and other pilgrimages and travel on foot to reach the Shiva temples of their respective areas. Due to this journey, traffic gets disrupted in many cities, making it difficult to reach schools.
Is there a holiday in schools?
Due to the crowd in temples and Kanwar Yatra on the day of Shivratri, a holiday has been declared in schools of many states. Its purpose is to ensure the safety of children and to make the movement of Kanwariyas easier. Especially in those areas where Kanwariyas pass through the roads or there is a lot of crowd in the temples. The government declares a holiday as a precaution.
Holidays have been announced for schools in these districts
Schools will remain closed on July 23 in many districts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Many private schools in Ujjain, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Badaun, Haridwar, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad have already issued notices to parents informing them about the holiday. Where the situation regarding the holiday is not clear, students and parents must confirm the information before going to school.
Why is Sawan Shivratri so special?
According to mythological belief, this is the day when Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati were married. On this day, Shiva devotees observe fast, perform Jalabhishek and participate in night vigil. Rudrabhishek, Bhajan-Kirtan and special worship are organized in temples. Women fast for the happiness and peace of the family, while the youth pray to Shiva for a good life partner.
In view of the Kanwar Yatra and Shivratri, the administration has made special preparations in various districts. Arrangements have been made at many places for route diversion, temporary parking, deployment of police force and monitoring through CCTV cameras to maintain peace and security.
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