Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Last Sawan Somwar 2026: Rituals, Timings and Shiva Devotion
August 24, 2026, is the last Sawan Somwar, or Monday in the holy Sawan period.
Many people use this day to pray to Lord Shiva.
Some devotees keep a fast as part of their worship.
They may bathe the Shivling with water or special offerings called Panchamrit.
Panchamrit is made with milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar.
Devotees may also offer Belpatra and other traditional items.
They can chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or read Shiva prayers.
An evening aarti with a ghee or camphor lamp may complete the पूजा.
August 24, 2026, is observed as the final Sawan Somwar, a significant Monday for Lord Shiva devotees.
Devotees may observe fasts and perform Jalabhishekam or Rudrabhishekam as part of their prayers.
Brahma Muhurta is listed from 4:19 AM to 5:01 AM, with 5 AM to 8 AM also considered suitable for abhishek.
Puja offerings can include Gangajal, Panchamrit, Belpatra, Dhatura, Bhang, Aak flowers, sandalwood and Akshat.
Devotees can conclude the worship by chanting “Om Namah Shivaya,” reciting prayers and performing an evening aarti.
- Who
- Lord Shiva devotees observing Sawan Somwar worship.
- What
- Devotees are observing the final Sawan Somwar with fasting, abhishek, offerings, chants and aarti.
- When
- August 24, 2026; listed worship timings include Brahma Muhurta from 4:19 AM to 5:01 AM.
- Where
- At devotees’ places of worship, including locations where a Shivling is available.
- Why
- The final Monday of Sawan is considered especially significant and may be used to complete a vow or pray with renewed devotion.
- Date
- August 24, 2026
- Occasion
- Last Sawan Somwar
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:19 AM to 5:01 AM
- Morning abhishek period
- 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- Amrit Choghadiya
- 5:55 AM to 7:32 AM
- Shubh Choghadiya
- 9:09 AM to 10:46 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:59 AM to 12:47 PM
- Main mantra
- “Om Namah Shivaya”