Sawan Shivaratri Vrat Do’s and Don’ts: What devotees should eat, avoid and follow during the sacred fast

For devotees of Lord Shiva, Sawan Somwar Vrat is an important part of the holy month of Shravan. Sawan, also known as Shravan, began on July 30, 2026, and this year devotees will observe four Sawan Somwar fasts.

Today, August 10, 2026, is the second Sawan Somwar. Devotees can observe the fast with prayers, meditation, Shiva puja and sattvik food, depending on their family traditions and personal circumstances.