🙏 Somavara Vratam
Sacred Monday Fasting for Shiva Devotees - Rules & Benefits
🕉️ Vrat Deity: Lord Shiva
Monday is Moon's day. Since Lord Shiva wears the Moon on his head, Monday is highly auspicious for Shiva worship.
📖 What is Somavara Vratam?
Somavara Vratam is an important vrat observed by Shiva devotees. "Soma" means Moon. The main aspect of this vrat is worshiping Lord Shiva, who wears the Moon on his head, every Monday.
Mondays in Shravan month (July-August) are most sacred. Observing vrat on 4 Mondays in this month is very auspicious.
📋 Vrat Rules
- Take bath early morning
- Abhishekam to Shiva Linga
- Archana with Bilva leaves
- Fasting throughout the day
- Fruits in the evening
🕉️ Puja Items
- Bilva leaves
- Milk, curd, ghee, honey
- Ganga water
- Vibhuti, Rudraksha
- White flowers
✨ Vrat Benefits
- Lord Shiva's grace
- Marriage prospects
- Blessed with children
- Mental peace
- Moon dosha remedy
🕉️ Shiva Mantras
❓ FAQs
How to observe Somavara Vratam?
Take bath early Monday morning, perform Abhishekam to Shiva Linga. Do archana with Bilva leaves, fast and have fruits in the evening.
How many Mondays to observe the vrat?
Usually 16 Mondays (Solah Somvar Vrat) or 21 Mondays are observed. Observing 4 Mondays in Shravan month is highly auspicious.
Who can observe Somavara Vratam?
Men, women, unmarried and married all can observe this vrat. Those seeking marriage or children especially observe this vrat.