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Solah Somvar Vrat

Upvaas, or fasting, in Hinduism is mainly observed for the fulfillment of a vow. Upvas is also referred as 'Vrats.' But 'Vrat' has a wider meaning and it is not just curtailed to the fasting observed for material or other gains. Each day in a week is dedicated to one or more of the gods in the Hindu pantheon. A particular deity is appeased by the devotee on a particular day. Thus Monday is usually dedicated to Lord Shiva.


Upvass, or fasting, on Mondays begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. On the day, food is only eaten after evening prayer. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped on the day. Of course, no worship begins without remembering Lord Ganesha. The fasting on Mondays in the Shravan month is considered even more auspicious.

It is believed that those people who observe Upvaas on Monday will have their desires fulfilled and will be blessed with wisdom. In some areas, fasting on Mondays is observed by unmarried women to get an ideal husband.


The reason for fasting on a day is usually traced back to a particular incident in one of the Hindu Puranas or folk tradition. There are numerous myths associated with a particular fast. The stories vary from region to region and from community to community.
Somvar Vrat, or Monday fasting, dedicated to Lord Shiva too has numerous stories. Among the several myths, three have gained popularity – the first is the story of a poor Brahmin gaining wealth due to Monday fasting, second is the story of a rich merchant begetting a son after long wait and the subsequent death of the son and his rebirth due to the grace of Lord Shiva and Parvati and the third story is the most famous involving the game of dice played between Shiva and Parvati.
Any Upvaas or Vrat is directly or indirectly connected with some sort of material comfort. This is a sweet lure used by ancient saints to attract a devotee to the concept of Brahman.
The concept of Brahman in Sanatana Dharma is not easily digestible to many people. And they are least bothered about Brahman concept all they need is material comfort. For this many devotees are ready to go to any extend. They are ready to observe any harsh vow. Ancient wise men used this tendency among the common people to spread the awareness of Brahman. During each upvas there are occasional flashes when a person thinks beyond material comforts. This is a realization of Brahman. Gradually many devotees begin to think beyond material comforts.


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.
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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 andMaharashtra is considered highly auspicious. Special pujas are offered to Lord Shiva on Mondays in temples and homes.
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.

Solah Somwar Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive Mondays and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A devotee can start Solah Somvar Vrat on the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in any month. But devotees usually begin the fasting in Shravan or Kartik month. Solah Somvar Vrat is observed by women to get good husbands and many also observe it when they are blessed with a good married life. It is also believed that observing this Vrat will help in getting one’s wishes fulfilled.
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Many devotees choose the Chaturmas period to observe the Solah Somvar Vrat.
Solah Somvar fasting begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Some devotees observe 24-hour fast and they only consume water or tender coconut or copra.
Some devotees opt for nuts, milk and fruits while fasting.
On the 17th Monday of the fasting, special pujas dedicated to Lord Shiva are held.
It must be noted that Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva and there are several devotees who observe partial fast on all mondays or do special pujas or visit Lord Shiva temples on the day.

Fast on Monday is observed to please Lord Shiva. In Monday fast, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped.  All men and women can observe this fast. Observing the fast in systematic manner is beneficial. According to the scriptures, fasting period of this Vrat is between sunrise and sunset. As food is taken at night, the fast is also called as Nakta Vrata.
Starting of Monday Fast
Monday fasting is considered auspicious if started from first Monday of Shukla Paksha orShravan month. Proedure of this fast is similar to the Vrata observed in Shravan Masa for God Bhole Nath. In this month, specially the Parthiv(terrestrial) Shiva Lingam is worshipped.
If a person is not able to start this fast from Shravan month, then he can start it on the first Monday of Shukal Paksha in the following months:- Chaitra Masa, Baishak Masa,Kartik month or the Margshirsh month( as per Hindu calendar). Out of these, Shravan Masa is considered the most auspicious time. This month is most dear to Lord Shiva. All sins of a person are destroyed, if he starts the Monday fasting from Sharavan month.

Significance of Shravan Month
There is a mythological belief about the Monday fasting. This fast was observed first by Goddess Parvati in order to get Lord Shiva as her husband. by the auspiciousness of this fast she got Lord Shiva in form of her husband. That time the Monday fast was known to be kept by girls for getting their wish fulfilled of their choice husband.
The fast is important for getting blessing of Lord Shiva and worshipping him. Mainly this fast is dedicated to family and society. The fast gives a lesson to live life with love, faith, brotherhood and socialization. The 16 Monday fasting (Solah Somwar) is considered the most favorable out of all the fast of Lord Shiva.
This fast can be observed by both men and women. This fast is kept by unmarried girls for a happy and peaceful life. The fast of 16 Mondays is kept by married girls for the longevity of their husbands, safety of child and happiness of brother. Monday fast is kept by men for getting child, wealth and prestige. 
Method of Monday Fast
The fast is started in any of the auspicious month as stated above. This fast should be kept for five years or 16 Monday with full faith and confidence. The person doing Upvas should get up early in the morning and complete his routine work. The water used for bathing should contain black Til.
After bathing, Ganga Jal should be sprinkled all over the house. Place an idol or picture of Lord Shiva in a peaceful corner of Ishan Kon (North- East direction) of the house and chant the mantra "ऊँनम: शिवाय: - Om Namah Shivay". The resolution of this fast should be taken infront of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with white flowers, sandalwood, rice, Panchamrit, betel nuts, fruits, holy water. While taking the resolution, the following mantra should be chanted.
ममक्षेमस्थैर्यविजयारोग्यैश्वर्याभिवृद्धयर्थंसोमव्रतंकरिष्ये | Mum Khsemstharyavijayarogyashwaryabhirvadhyayarth Somvratam Karishye’
After taking the resolution and doing Puja, Vrat Katha should be heard. Then, the Aarti should be performed and Prasadam is to be distributed. Avoid using salt in meal.
While the Udhyapan (conclusion) of fast, white things should be donated, like rice, white clothes, sweets (Barfi) milk, curd, silver etc. This fast is also done for mental peace. After the full day fasting, person should have a vision of Lord Shiva in the Shiva temple. At the time of sunset, food materials made of milk should be used in offerings. 
Lord Bholenath should be offered the Bhog, and after worshipping with incense stick, deep, the Moon God is given the Ardhya. And, the mantra mentioned above should be chanted. After the completion of Solah Somvar Vrat, on the day of Udhyapan, Brahmans and children should be given Kheer, Puri, sweets etc and donations as per the capacity of an individual. On sunset, worshipping of Lord Shiva in Pradosh Kal is considered the most favorable.
Results of Monday Fasting
On regular observation of Monday fast, blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is always on the person. Life is full of health. And, the person gets rid of all the sins.
Astrological Significance of Monday Fasting
Monday Vrat should be observed by those people who have moon in weak position in their Kundali, or moon is not able to give favorable results. For the best results of moon, the fast of Monday should be observed. Also, to remove pessimism and increase mental happiness, this fast is observed. Lord of lunar eclipse is God Shiva. Because he holds the moon on his head.
Out of all the planets, moon is the closest to earth, Hence, it effects our life and mind. So, the people whose birth sign, birth Nakshatra is of moon, they must observe the fast of Monday. This Vrat is also observed for health of mother and maternal happiness.



This is an intro and details about the procedure of the fast...as the post got long i decided to do  katha story post for the story that you have to read in the evening after that days fast...its in the next post...may god fulfill all your wishes....i finished my vrat today and this is what i made for prashad rawa semolina ladoo...i m sooo happy that i completed it smoothly...

om namah sivai :
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91 comments:

  1. Wow! Congratulations on finishing your Vrat. Also, thanks for posting the story. I always knew about the Vrat, but never the significance behind it.

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  2. Wow...really nice story. I like it. I appreciate your work. Thank you for sharing.



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  3. Can u tell what can be eaten in the 1 meal, that we take after sunset?

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  4. i assure you this fasting of solah somvar is of no use.. it does not work.. i fasted for more than 16 mondays due to my periods and according to rules to the vrat but the result was completely opposite. i have completely lost my faith in this and my faith in Lord Shiva. its a shame!

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    1. Hi Sonia
      The opposite has happen! Butw e do not fast only mecanically to get something.
      yes we do in a way! e.g I love a guy , we seperated since another girl came in his life but its been yrs and i still love him! somehow wen i fast i wish to may we get back together but then i ponder will this be ok! love is natural right , still i will not bear seeing him with someone else however i have faith on shiva! If not my wish! He knows wats best for me! He will put challenges in my way but i kw my faith will win it all and he is alwz there for me! I kw it as in dialy life i received lots of help in miraculous ways and i kw am not alone! he is alwz with me! I feel it! I understand ur situation however kip cool! u never kw wats ahd! prayers never go waste! we may forget we ask god something but he never forget! not 2d , yrs later u can c it happening! It happened to me! just with one impossible wish got fulfilled , I feel like asking nothing even am in need to! Am left speechless .. it got fulfilled after 3 yrs and just imagine how i was during these yrs , i even thought maybe am not worth of doing prayer or having God in my hrt maybe am not good enought etc.. N i even understand why he fulfilled it after 3 yrs and not wen i asked! Bcz the maturity i gain during these 3 yrs help me more to received the wish i asked for! too mani too say - Aditi
      I do not want to force u with my exp of fasting but i kw one d or another u ll see shiva blessing.this is my faith on him.

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    2. Very well said... @anonymous... I completely agree with you..... I feel the same. I got mental peace by doing lord shiva fasting. I know everyone can leave me, betray me.. but he'll never leave my hand. He will be with me always... @sonia singh.. Its up to you dear whether you accept lord shiva presence or not, but once try what I am saying because it always works for me........ "Try to think always positive. Don't let negativity shakes your confidence."
      God is within us... we need to just feel it and understand his indication. If something bad happen in our life, then it is to give us lesson. Think like this...If hurdles won't come in our life, how are we gonna strong??? right... ?? So start fighting with negativity and become optimistic. And you'll see magic everything start getting right........... :)
      I do this with the help of lord shiva, I got strength from him and I always cherish his blessing on me.

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    3. Even I am not happy with this vrat.. God did not fulfill my wish too :( I am not going to do this vrat anymore!!

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    4. Hey same thing happened with me. I did 16 somvar 4 my frnd whom I loved but suddenly my mind got changed after 11-12th fast. He was my very gud frnd not bf. After 12th fast I guess I met a guy. Than my mind got confused. And v got close after ph conversation not meeting. Dn at uddyapan tym suddenly god knows wt happened 2 me I said ,'' mujhe nhi pata kisse merit shadi hogi. Maine to fast mere frnd se shadi ho to kiye,par aapne mind divert kar dia. Now m confused. Plz Asia karna Jo b prob ya ditching meri shadi ke baad honi h WO pahle ho jaye baad me main khush rahnu.'' These words I said I don't know wt happened 2 me dt tym. Actually every astrologer told me there is ditching in my life some told b4 marriage but most of them told my husband gonna ditch me. So after completing my fast I met dt other guy v got very close too dt I feel strange coz m like touch me not type. Yes m virgin but I was very close 2 him physically as well as mentally. Than i talk abt marriage n he went home Dn suddenly he changed said no 2 me. I was shocked n dn I lost faith in god. I did every puja,chanting 4 him still no improvements. Dn now my frnd is in my life. Now after 2 years of my breakup I realised I love dt guy not my frnd. But I was confused dt tym when I was with dt guy. Coz I was emotionally attached with my frnd but now I don't love my frnd my confusion got cleared. But the guy who ditched me he is not interested. After this fast my life become confused. I did fast b4 but dt gym I did 4 marriage. Anyone can tell me coz of my uddayapan vow it happened or wt? Now wt 2 do? M 32 n don't want 2 get married with another guy coz I love my X. Plz solve my confusion coz I always blame lord Shiva 4 my budhi bram.

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    5. Astrologers also told me there is a separation period in my marriage. Plz solve my confusion.

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    6. @ Mr sharath Chandra. Sir u asked wt opposite happened with Sonia . M not Sonia but opposite happened with me too. After fasting me n my frnd separated. N the new guy ditched me whom I met I between fast n get close after fast. So don't know wt happened. Plz read my story in 2 above comments.

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    7. May be that is the best for you Lord Shiva had planned.

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    8. When we have faith on ourselves, and on GOD who in our self, than whatever we wish to happen it will happen definitely, but the thing is to have faith 100% but not even 90 or 99%

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    9. @Anonymous It is great that your wish finally got fulfilled after 3 years. I am in a similar situation like you, but i am just keeping faith in lord Shiva. I know he wants me to learn from my mistakes and become a better person. Reading your pose gave me motivation that I should not loose hope in him. I should not give up because I know one day he will fulfill my wish. I am facing challenges but I know he is just testing me

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    10. Did ur same love came back to you after 3 years ?

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  5. Hey Sonia, Lord Shiva has Protected you in other ways and has helped you.
    Please can you tell me what result was completely opposite,so that it can be clarified and ,
    we shall once again go ahead step by step to take you through the achievement
    of your Goal. You can email me at sharath@sharathchandra.me
    Best Wishes,
    Sharath Chandra

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    1. You are right dr
      Thank you , you have encourage me as well .. to have further fast
      waiting for shravan impatiently - Aditi

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  7. Hello. I currently stay in the US and am a working professional. I had attempted to follow the solah somvar vrat twice previously but I had to break it for health reasons. I have been going through a very tough time lately. I started the solah somvar vrat on 21stJan 2013 and by God's blessings am still following it. However I had some doubts. Since I work for around 8-9 hours a day I allow myself to consume one cup of coffee or tea and eat fruits or nuts during the day only if I go very low on energy. Else I usually do not eat anything till sunset. After sunset I do the pooja read the katha and then have a full meal. I just wanted to know if I am following the procedure right because I really want to apologize to Lord Shiva for breaking the vrat previous two times. I am really hoping he will help me get rid of the negativity in my life and show me the right path. It would be great if anyone can provide me with their valuable insight.
    Thanks

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    1. hello,
      i want to break the vrat due to health reasons. I just want to know will something wrong happen to me if i do that. I live in a different country from inida.

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    2. and moreover the reason i was keeping the fast is over, so do i still need to continue this ?

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  8. Hey guys I was also doing dis vrat bt I was havin meal in noon.. so should start it again from first or shall I continu... I had already finshd 9

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  11. Hi guys,
    I did solah somvra vrat! My life was upseide down in every single sector! work , love , stady , finance , family. i myself dnt kw wat n wat i asked shiva ! hmm A t fisrt wen i tried to kept the fast mani questions , doubt , fears , disapointment came in my way but i didnt gave up my fast for shiva was my onli hope! Just on my 16th monday and 17th monday , changes started to happening in ma life! it was awesom then again hrtbreak BUT this hrtbreak has help me to get over things that has been botering me in the past! Am a totali new born person! I have peace of mind all the time , Am so positive in every single chaos this is less but more things and exp has happen! I must say shiv has helped me guys ! he may nt give u something wen u want it , he ll give it to u wen u need it and in most most awesom ways more than u asked! Hoping to fast in coming sharvanan maas! everything is coming slowly slowly! I hope my hrtbrek heals for nw i kw there was a reason i seperated from him! I had to .. I wasnt completely happy but i loved him loads still do .. lets c ! This fast has brong drastic ( +ve 0 change in ma life n in myself .. I can hardly believe at time - Aditi

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  12. I fasted simple! The priest told me to fast simple since if am enganged in all the ritual , my mind will be worried with the offering e nid to look for etc ..more and less conc in shiva.
    I woke up before sunrise ( 5 am ) Bath , mix black til with bathing water and pour over me as last rinse ( thinking fo shiv ) tried as much possible to wear white on this d. A rudraksha beads, vibhuti on forehead or neck. then i pray at home ( to ganesh , sun , parvatima , nandi , then shiva ), after that go to temple if possible. offer 2 ghee lamp , water with black til , white flower , bilwa patra , ( the priest ask me to offer white flower mala as well ) but i cudnt get as much flower to do mala. i chat om namaha shivaya, i read katha , i fast until tuesd 4 am , then i break my fast after worhsiping shiva! i ask him forgiveness if any , accept my prayer and explain him my situation.on 17th monday i cudnt do special puja! I donated foods ; grocery and money to someone in need.
    Aditi

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  16. can i start solah somavaar vrat from next monday or next to next monday? please answer.....

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  17. Hi nice to know dis but I hav a qs. If i m dong this vrat nod in between I got my period den shall I include dat day or exclude d day plz answer me @ saraswateeacharya@gmail.com

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  18. Hi...i blv periods r natural thing happening to our body....n every natural thing is bn given by god only....hence i personally will include.i dnt consider periods as something impure....we jst have to concentrate on prayers n our faith n believe in our god...these things doesnt matter in god's eyes....he is jst looking at ur devotion faith n determination towards him.

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    1. These things means-periods n all sch things....tkcr.

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  19. I hv completed my sixteen mondays but on d day on udyapan i got my periods . Now how to do d udyapan without doin pooja..wot to do??

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    1. @ anonymous plz do ur udyapan next Monday. If ur periods on 17 th Monday dn u can do udyapan on next Monday. Its k. Don't do it in periods. Gud luck n plz pray 4 me also I want 2 marry with my choice of boy but having lots of problems. Pray 4 me

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    2. Thnku and dont worre u l get marre with ur choice of guy..

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  20. Can v consume alcohol during out fast or not

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    1. If u can avoid alcohol during these 17 Mondays means 4 months almost its gud 4 u, baki as u wish. But plz continue ur fast with full faith n confusion. Plz take advice of any old priest in shiv temple. If u can't live without alcohol in this case plz don't give up ur idea of keeping fast coz of my advice. In this case I ll suggest u plz continue ur fast don't give up. God is great he ll help u in any case, m happy being a men u r interested in fast, plz continue ur fast.

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  21. Means on monday but on any other day

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    1. Hey Samir, may b some ppl can advice u dt u can take it on other days but I think if u avoid alcohol during this fast period means 17 Mondays m sure Mahadevji n Maa Parvati ll b very happy with u 4 this. Alcohol is also not gud 4 health baki as u wish. But plz don't stop fasting coz of my advice, if u can't live without alcohol n its ur wish but plz don't stop fasting. Plz continue ur fast without any confusion. Thanks 4 reading

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  22. Can i eat non veg during fasting period... excluding mondays..

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  23. Hi sir, is it true that reading solah somvaar vrat katha evry Monday will bring the same Lord shiva's blessings as doing solah somvaar fast? I saw it on a news channel that reading vrat Kathas brings same blessings and is a boon especially for people with illness who cannot fast, I would be grateful if you replied
    Your blog is quiet inspiring and a joy to read
    Best wishes
    On namah shivaya

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  24. Can I have my meal after 12..... if it's have onionnn.

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  25. Can I have my meal after 12..... if it's have onionnn.

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  26. From last monday, i thought that solhah somwar vrat ends at 12 am. So i just eat something, chocolate or anything as such. But then my mum told me that its from sunrise to sunrise. So did my solhah somwar completely go in vain?? Is there anything i can do to amend it.

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  27. From last monday, i thought that solhah somwar vrat ends at 12 am. So i just eat something, chocolate or anything as such. But then my mum told me that its from sunrise to sunrise. So did my solhah somwar completely go in vain?? Is there anything i can do to amend it.

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  28. From last monday, i thought that solhah somwar vrat ends at 12 am. So i just eat something, chocolate or anything as such. But then my mum told me that its from sunrise to sunrise. So did my solhah somwar completely go in vain?? Is there anything i can do to amend it.

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  29. While doing this pooja . . Can i have a smoke oor a drink or non - veg food ?? Please do let me know . .

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  30. Hi, I am an unmarried 41 year old. I have been doing monday fast for the past so many years.Not particularly to get married. An astrologer told me to do so many years ago. I thought to keep it open .Hence not yet done any udhayapan. One of my friends told me it it necessary to do udhyapan in between if at all it is open and can re-start according to our wish.Is it true? One more thing I would like to discuss with the readers that since it is open,i used to eat bread in the morning,fruits for lunch but after evening puja i eat rice,but don't use anything in garlic or onion. i eat bisuits as well . I thought it is open so leniency can be given. Had it been for 16 Monday's then would have been rigorous. Can any one guide me to the truth?

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  31. Can we apply lipstick on fast days ? like shanivar vrat, somvar vrat etc.

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  32. Hi all, completed 15 somvar fasts successfully. 7th Dec is Ekadashi. So will do the udyapan on 17th December. Wish for me, everything goes smoothly.

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    1. whats the problem with ekadashi??
      i also hadmy 16th mnday 30 nov.
      will you be doing fast on 7th dec den/? wont it mk it 18th mnday on 14th dec??

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  33. Can I count my vrat on 4th day of periods

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  34. Can I count my vrat on 4th day of periods

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  35. Dear Friends,First of all if ur true Lord Shiva devotees u will never question His decision ur more attached to the fruits than the God Himself.All those who lost faith in Him just because your prayers were not answered says it all.True love is unconditional.It seems u just kept the vrat for your selfish desires.If u truly believe in Him then u would have thought that mayb God thinks that its best for u.You should understand His love for his devotee.He is the God who becomes your with oly a belpatra offered to Him.I have that love and blessing from him.I have so much faith in Him that I tell Him God this is my desire if u feel its good for me and my family then grant it and if its not then let it not get fulfilled and later I come to know that it was good that it didnt happen.So guys have believ and faith and let him decide whats good for u,He will not let any harm come to his devtees.Om Namah Shivaya.

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  36. Hi all,
    I am living in a gulf country.i do monday fast since one year.i would like to do udyapan.but here is no temple.so can I do udyapan at home and what is the procedure.somebody please tell me

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  37. Here is no panditji also

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  38. Thanks a lot for the post. This is what I was looking for!! May Lord Shiva always help you and bless you.

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  39. Hi, I have have fasted for 6 Mondays but no change, don know if it is working. It is a simple Monday fast. I simply read the book, offer prayer and fast whole day and in evening I don't eat salt. Pls guide if this is right.

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  40. hello
    i have done 16 monday fast 4 times now its 5th time and i have completed my 14 mondays,so many not believed in fast because they didn't get desire result.some times when person really wants some thing which was very necessary to him that time he comes under the shadow of god as only hope of its life,its totally true as something happen to me also,and i really need lord shiva blessing to fullfill my desire.i love a person since 15 yr,we are now also together with full loyality and devotion to each other.so many times we have fight on different reasons,sometimes its seems that now its over but lord shiva with us always he save our relationship and make even more stronger.i truelly believe that Lord shiva was always stand by my side and he never make me harm from anything.this vrat grows positive energy in me,so that when ever i fail in my life hw was always their to motivate me,and make me ready for next life battle...plz don't repal from god blessing when time will come he will give you which you really deserve.

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  41. Very nice way of writing. Amazing content written by the author. Keep posting like that
    Performed somvaar puja online

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  42. hello, I am really disappointing, my sister was perfoorming 16 somvar vrat but somehow we missed 17 monday and she has done fast also on 17 , plz tell what to do now? manishaglb@gmail.com

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  43. me 4 times 16 somvar vrat kar chuki hu.ye vrat mene apne love ko pane k lie kia tha.lekin udhyapan k dusre din mujhe ek larka dekhne aya.usne mujhe pasand kar lia.mene dar k vajah se family ko bata dia k me apne friend se shadi karna chahti hu.us din se mera usse bat karna band ho gaya.meri family walo ne mujhe bahut bura bhala kaha.me ghutti rahi.mera friend b bahut roya.or wo larka jo mujhe dekhne aya tha wo fraud nikla.ab meri family me jaldi k karam meri shadi ganv me fix kar di h.hamara or hamare pyar ka bholenath pe bahut visvas tha.par ab tut gaya h.me ek engineer hu.me kya karu.isse acha to bholenath mujhe maut de dete to acha hota.mene to unki puja pure visvas k sath k thi.

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  44. mPanchang is a very informative and awesome web portal which allows you to see daily panchang, hindu panchang, hindu calendar and much more. You can see all this on Sawan

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  45. I eat chicken in midnight after the fast of somwar vrat in Shravan month. I am feeling guilty and very tensed. What can I do now as penance ?

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  46. Dear friends,

    I have not started or not kept 16 somvar vrath but yes I am planning to keep from coming Monday.

    Friends I would like to tell u one thing. If you are born to live then you have to live until your eyes are closed permanently.if believing in lord Shiva is something that no one is going to force you ... understand one thing he is god.and it is not like if u keep vrath and demand god for anything.firstly believe in him then ask for anything.if it is worth for you definitely your prayers will get answered by lord shiva.so it's better to believe rather than blaming.

    One suggestion for all.start chanting lord Shiva mantra "Om namah shivaya"
    See the difference within a week .your heart mind and soul will become peaceful and you will start positive leaving.so please believe in him then ask ...thank you ..Om namah shivaya.

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  47. did 3rd vrat abhshet path everything but forgot to read katha and after winding puja rememberd ad read in front of God so is it ok to count this monday or do 1 extra

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  48. Is periods breaks ur fast ???? Can i count my fast on periods ???

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  49. i have to travel a long journey from 2am till late evening on a train on a monday. can i skip this Monday from fast, and do an additional fast (17th Monday) at the end to make it 16.

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  50. I take simple monday fast.can i do this on menses days?

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  51. please tell me if it is okay to break the fast in between ?
    due to my health issues and tthe guy i was keeing it was is no more in life. Should i still continue keeping it ?

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  61. Thanks for giving meaningful information about 'Solah Somvar Vrat' that is dedicated to
    Lord Shiva
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  62. Can I start this vrat in December?

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thank u