The month of Sawan is consider extremely auspicious for all the devotees of Lord Shiva. As per the holy scriptures, it is believe that those who observe fast on Mondays during Sawan are bless by Lord Shiva himself.
As per the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan is just around the corner and here we have all the important details about Somvar Vrat which you need to know.
Date of Sawan Somvar Vrat/Monday Fast
Monday, 4th July, 2022
Sawan Begins: Thursday, 14th July 2022
Dates of Monday falling in the month of Sawan
First Sawan Somvar Vrat : Monday, 18th July 2022
Second Sawan Somvar Vrat : Monday, 25th July 2022
Third Sawan Somvar Vrat : Monday, 1st August 2022
Fourth Sawan Somvar Vrat : Monday, 8th August 2022
Sawan Ends : Friday, 12th August 2022
Significance of Somvar Vrat
Mondays hold a unique belief in the holy month of Sawan and some people observe nirjala vrat, others eat light sattvic meals throughout the day.
A number of legends advocate that observing 16 consecutive Monday fasts, known as Solah Somvar vrat, attracts tremendous positive energy.
It is popularly observe by unmarried women to receive a suitable life partner.
Apart from the Solah Somvar vrat, the Monday fast is not restrict to a particular gender.
Shiva devotees from all across the world deem this month as utterly important.
Puja Vidhi of Sawan Somvar Vrat
Wake up in Brahma Muhurta to worship Lord Shiva.
Offer belpatra, doob, kusha, lotus, neelkamal, jawaphool kaner, and rye flowers to the holy deity.
Meditate and chant the mantras.
Sawan Somvar Vrat Mantras to chant
Panchakshri Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya
Shiva Gayatri Mantra
Om Tat Purushaya Vidmahe,
Mahadevaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Rudra Prachodayat
Rudra Mantra
Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Om Trayambakam Yajamahe,
Sugandhim pustivardham,
Urwarukmivbandhanaan Mrityormuksheey mamritaat.
Prayer for Aarti
Karpur Gauram Karunavataram,
Sansara Saram Bhujagendra Haram,
Sada Vasantam Hridayaaravinde,
Bhavam Bhavani Sahitam Namumi
