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Which Hindu God is worshipped on Monday?

A particular day in a week is dedicated to a Hindu God as per Hindu tradition. So which is the Hindu God worshipped on Monday? Monday in Hinduism is generally dedicated to Shiva. People visit temples dedicated to Shiva and also observe Monday fasting. Some people observe Solah Somvar Vrat or fasting for sixteen Mondays.

In Hinduism, Monday is primarily dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasts and perform various rituals to honor and seek blessings from Lord Shiva on this day. The day is known as "Somvar" (derived from "Som," another name for the Moon, which is associated with Lord Shiva). It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva on Mondays brings peace, prosperity, and the fulfillment of wishes. Additionally, some devotees also worship Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva's consort, on this day. 

People offer water, honey, milk etc to Shivling on the day. But the best offering on the day is feeding hungry children and elderly people. The money that you spent on milk or honey can be used to feed a person on the day. The best offering is food as per Hinduism.