Somavar Vrat, or Monday Fasting, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Somavar takes its name from Soma or Chandra – the Hindu moon god. Fasting on the day is done by many to appease Lord Shiva and get prayers and wishes fulfilled. It is believed that observing Somavar Vrat will help in getting good husbands. It is also believed to help in attaining prosperity and peaceful family life.
Somavar Vrat begins from sunrise on Monday. Usually those devotees observing the Vrat visit a Lord Shiva temple in the morning and in the evening. If this is not possible prayers are offered at home.
White color dress is worn by those observing the fast. White flowers are also offered to the Shivling.
A single meal is taken on the day after midday. Those observing partial fast take fruits or Sabudana Khichadi.
In the evening a story related to Somavar Vrat is listened to or read by those observing the fast.
Apart from white flowers, people also offer Bilva leaves or Bil patra while doing the puja.
The mantra that is chanted is Om Namah Shivaya…
The fast ends on the next day morning after usual prayers and rituals.
When Amavasi, or no moon day, falls on Monday it is considered highly auspicious and the day is known as Somavati Amavas.
Mondays in Shravan month (July – August) in North India, Gujarat and
Mondays are auspicious in Kartik month (October – November) in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Mondays in Karthigai Masam (November – December is also auspicious in Tamil Nadu.
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can guys keep this for a good wife?
Sir,
I manke it a point to visit yout site daily for I check the day's Panchang at your site.
I have got one query this is related to my visit to Temples for I have just lost my brother and it is said that I should not visit ant temple or perform any pooja for the next one year.
Please advice if it is ok to atleast visit temple if not to perform any kind of pooja.
Your help on this is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
P. Ravishankar
This rule of visiting temple after death varies from region to region. Generally, the period is only till the death rituals are completed this includes the immersion of ashes for family members.
The strict rituals are only followed by the person who lit the pyre and did the death rituals.
If you had not performed the last rituals, you can visit temples there is no problem.
I have learnt a lot from your blog, and really appreciate you sharing your wisdom with the world at large.
I have a question. I take BP tablets every morning and I like to keep my monday fast. I cannot take the medicine on empty stomach and since I also diabetic, I get shaky when I fast. What is my option? Can I have like a meal replacement milk so I can take my medicines?
I would be very grateful for your guidance. Thank you
You should not opt for full fast as you are taking medicine.
The best option if you want to fast is to eat Sabudana Khichadi or take plenty of fruits.
What is important is devotion not methods of fasting. So i would advice that you ake a normal vegetarian food on the day.
as u said:
A single meal is taken on the day after midday.
what does that meal comprises of?
what not to eat and what can we eat?
You can eat vegetarian food. Most people opt for fruits or Sabudana Khicadi.
what about sex
The traditionalists are against sex during fasting. But many modern couples do not stick to the rule. So it is left to you. Or you can abstain from it for a day.
dear sir
thank you for your blog. can fasting on monday's also bless me with the boy i love? and i dont really know to do the fast, do i eat veg foods or saltless or no food at all? thanks
Do eggs count as vegetarian?
No eggs are not vegetarian.
on somavara vrath day we cant take even a black coffee in between? we drink anything only after bath?
the monday of which month is auspecious in kerala to start somavara vratha or related to same
Black coffee is allowed. You can eat fruits and drink juice. Eat Sabudana Khichadi.
In Kerala you can start in Chinga Masam or Vrischika Masam.
wat if one of the monday fast u get your periods, i meant mensus?? does that mean we have to restart... or can we chant mantras bin mind n imagine shivling n pray?? is it wrong??
No you don't need to restart. The vrat is counted. You can chant mantras in mind and pray to Shivji
Please I want to know this urgently, can boys also do this vrat to get a good wife?
This is very imp, please answer.
@ Abhay yes boys can also do the vrat.
thanks Seema
Hi.. Sangeeta here.. I am maried for two and half years and due to some problem in my marrital life I have been observing normal somvar vrat with only fruits. But now I want to ve atleast a proper meal without onion and garlic. can I start taking meal one time on Mondays instead of taking only fruits and night time with milk or cornfalkes/wheat flakes..Please suggest.
I started doing this vrat from june 6th 2011 and many of my problems got solved. But if i take one time meal is there any harm in the middle?
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@ Sangeeta...yes you can start king meal one time on Mondays instead of fruits etc.
I have been keeping Monday, and Thursday fast for a long time. I want to give them a break and start again. How do I do the udyapan for the two days - Monday and Thursday?
Hi...
1.) How many mondays do we have to fast for the 'normal' somvaar vrat, (not the 16 somvaar one) before 'udyaapan' can be done?
2.) What is the 'udyaapan' procedure?
Guidance would be highly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation :).
thanks for the information
Thank you so much for your amazing insight!! I am a Hindu who has not practiced in a long time. Starting Monday I'm starting my weekly fast!!!
Hindu blog enlightens the mind of thousands of devotees. Thanks for the information.
i'm doing somvar vrat on monday after eveng pooja i'l have fruits i use to bring from fruit salad..bt on this monday as usual i brought fruit salad i tld thm not to put salt and pepper bt they have putted it.after cming home i checked whether they added salt r nt means..i didnt eat fruit i just licked it little to tip of tongue they added r nt means bt it was added salt.after i came to knw salt is added.i washed my mouth...bt i want to know any mistake i have done in it.whether my vrat is gone
I see that many are worried about Vrat. Its the whole-hearted prayer that counts. When you focus your mind, heart and soul in the devotion and love of God, nothing else matters. Vrat is taken based on individual ability. In this modern day, being vegetarian itself is enough as it requires a lot of sacrifices already. Do not get anxious about all the procedures. Start your pooja with faith and devotion. God will guide you. :)
can i start the vart on coming monday that is 17th sep
plz advice me
when to start
and do we have to read ant katha or special puja on that day
and i am from punjab
i have been keeping my vrat for two Mondays but due to some problems i could not keep for 3 Mondays. so do i have to start my vrat again? i need a reply urgently . please help
what if one Mondays fast is missed due to some problem. do we have to start all over again? please need a reply to this asap
Hii
I am an indian gurl born in punjab. I belong from a punjabi family where everyone speaks punjabi. Back in india I went to Christian private school n I learned hindi bcz of frnds teachers fathers n nunz from kerela. I m goin out with dis guy from last two years bt lately we been goin thru lot of arguments n fights. It hurts me bad n want a perfect relationship. I want to marry him. So sumone suggested me to fast on mondayz. Since I nvr done dis b4 noor m a hindu, plzz guide me wt am I suppose to.do. like I said m a punjabi gurl n dnt do pooja or hav Shiv ji at home. Idk if I can still fast on mondays or what n how can I do. I do fast on sundays as well. I m full vegetarian for on sun whole day long but datz for guru Jiz (peer)..plzzzzz help me out so I can start fasting n c better results in my relationship
thank. U
on 17th monday can i eat salt after breaking fast. plz help
hi,im doing monday fast.But i want to know is homeopathic medicine is allowed to take (because people said it contain alcohol).I take medicine in first fast.i thought medicine may be allowed.Please make my confusion clear....
hi i wanted to know... as it is to be said that u can only have one meal a day...but during the entire day can we eat fruits...?? plz suggest.
hi i wanted to know... as it is to be said that u can only have one meal a day...but during the entire day can we eat fruits...?? plz suggest.
H m namita from pine.m regular in my Monday vraats. Also I have done nirjal vraats for 11 days... some say we shed eat sweet wen completing the fasting... some say tabs nahi lagate gain... m confused as to wat to do. How to go further wide my fasting.. also nowadays my relation with hubby is not good... so m getting a feelingki jar or koi galati Hui gain mere se fast Karen me in.... we also facing problems at home. I live widmy in laws... plz guide me.will continue with my fasting... by plz help of me one knows the solution thank u all.
Hi namita. don't curse yourself just carry on with your life & monday fast. it is not important how you do your fast but what/how you feel inside the whole day. if you believe in god n yourself, just concentrate on it. If you want to take sweet it is upto you it is OK.
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