The first Shravan Somvar was celebrated on 28 July, 2025 across Maharashtra, and Nashik witnessed a surge of spiritual fervor as devotees thronged Shiva temples along the Ganga Godavari Ghat in Panchavati.
From the break of dawn, long queues of devotees formed at major temples like Kapaleshwar Mandir, Baneshwar Mahadev, and other smaller Shiv shrines nestled along the sacred ghats.
Kapaleshwar Mandir overflows with devotees
Kapaleshwar Temple attracted the largest number of devotees, with barricading arrangements stretching out into the narrow lanes, and tight police security ensuring smooth darshan for the thousands gathered.
Kapaleshwar Mandir was the epicenter of activity, with long queues winding past the adjoining lane and temple corridors echoing with chants of “Har Har Mahadev.”
Key Highlights from the Godavari Ghats:
Early morning rituals began at 4:00 AM with Shivlinga Abhishekams, using milk, gangajal, fruits, sweets and belpatra offered by fasting devotees.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation, along with the police and volunteers, managed crowd flow using barricades and designated entry-exit lanes.
Several roadside stalls sprung up offering puja thalis, bilva leaves, and Upawas or fast-friendly snacks like sabudana khichdi and fruits.
Ramkund and the Godavari ghat areas saw steady movement of devotees, though vehicular access was restricted from 6 AM to 10 PM as per local traffic orders.
Shravan Somvar Dates in Maharashtra
These are the four Somvar vrats that would be observed during the Shravan month in Maharashtra:
- 1st Shravan Somwar – 28 July 2025
- 2nd Shravan Somwar – 4 August 2025
- 3rd Shravan Somwar – 11 August 2025
- 4th Shravan Somwar – 18 August 2025
Shravan and Its Significance in Maharashtra
The month of Shravan (Shravan Maas) holds deep spiritual importance in the Hindu calendar, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva.
It is believed that during this time, cosmic energies are highly aligned for spiritual growth and purification.
In Maharashtra, Shravan is observed as per the Amanta or Amavasyant lunar calendar (new month starts day after amavasya).
Mondays, or “Shravan Somwars,” are considered highly auspicious, with devotees observing fasts, performing Shivlinga Abhishekams, and visiting temples to seek blessings for peace, health, and prosperity.
Cities like Nashik, with their ancient ghats and Jyotirlinga proximity, become hubs of devotion throughout this sacred month.
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