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Monday Fast / Benefits of Monday Fast

Monday Fast Procedure

As it is well known, the Monday fast is observed in the name of Lord Shiva. The word somvar comes from the Sanskrit word sank, which meaning "moon" or "Hindu deity moon." Lord Shiva is also known as 'Someshwar' because of the crescent moon that adorns his hair. Lord Someshwar is done on Monday to satisfy Someshwar, and this also fulfils his demands. Even though this fast is observed on any Monday, the Hindu calendar mentions a special calendar in which Monday is particularly popular on the New Moon Day. Yes, the first Monday after the new moon in any month is quite popular. Fasting on Monday is considered quite good when a moon day or new moon does not fall on Monday. It's also known as 'Somvati Amavasya.'

In different parts of India, the Monday fast is observed in various ways. According to the Shravan and the Gregorian calendars, the Hindu month performs in the northern states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and India from July to August. Hindus born on Kartik Monday are regarded sacred in the South Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Kartigai (November-December) in the Tamil month of Tamil is considered auspicious and is celebrated as 'Kartikai Somavaram' in the Tamil Nadu state of India.


Benefits Of Monday Fast

Everyone benefits from the fast on Monday, but there is one exception that you should be aware of. Explain that this is the fast that young single girls observe in order to find a decent husband. Whereas married couple observe the fast and pray to the holy couple of Lord shiva and mata Parvati, wishing for a happy family. According to legend, the lord of the Somnath Varta receives blessings from all the world's delights. This fast ensures that there’s always peace and happiness in the home.

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