Solah Somvar Vrat 

One of the mainstream fasts celebrated by Hindus to please Lord Shiva is the Solah Somvar Vrat. The most fortunate day for worshipping Lord Shiva is Monday. Lord Shiva is one of the main Hindu gods among the Supreme Trinity of Vishnu, Brahma, and Mahesh. For 16 consecutive Mondays, this fast is observed. 

The first Monday of the month of Shravan marks the start of this solah somvar vrat, which lasts for 16 weeks. Whoever worships Lord Shiva with a pure heart or observes the Solah Somvar Vrat may experience good fortune. If your devotion is pure and unshakable, all your sincere desires will be realised within a fair amount of time. 

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Significance Of 16 Somvar Vrat

• The meaning of Vrat is that a person may face fewer obstacles in life if they worship Lord Shiva with complete dedication. 
• Lord Shiva may also grant them the health and prosperity they seek. You might also find contentment and serenity in your mind with its aid.
• People with weak Moons in their birth charts should observe Solah Somvar Vrat to benefit from the Moon. 
• For their mother’s health, people can also follow the Solah Somvar Vrat.
• Anyone who wishes to worship Lord Shiva may observe this fast. 
• However, it is mostly observed by single women who have trouble finding their ideal life partner.

Origin of solah somvar vrat 

The tale of the Solah Somvar Vrat in the Samvat year is centred around the stunning duo of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Lord Shiva once made the decision to take Maa Parvati to Mrityu-lok. They stopped at a Shiva temple they had passed while travelling to spend some time.

Later, Maa Parvati discovered Lord Shiva to be amused and asked him to play the game of Chaupar with her. Before the temple priest showed up, the couple got to work on their game.

When Maa Parvati turned to face the priest, she enquired about his ability to predict the match’s outcome. In response to Maa Parvati’s query, the Brahmin answered, “Lord Shiva will win the game,” without seriously considering it.

Interestingly, Maa Parvati was declared the game’s victor. When Goddess Parvati saw this, she became enraged and assumed the priest had predicted the wrong winner. The priest was then cursed and turned leprous as a result.

Fairies then travelled to Earth and acquired knowledge of the cursed priest. One of the fairies then advised him to keep 16 Monday fasts. On the final Monday of the month, they encouraged him to sacrifice jaggery to Lord Shiva. Additionally, they instructed him to provide these offerings to his family members.

The priest complied with the fairies’ requests. He soon began to feel better and was in good health. The priest’s good health caught Maa Parvati off guard when she and Lord Shiva returned to the temple.

After that, the priest told the entire tale, impressing Maa Parvati. And as a result, she also decided to observe 16 Monday fasts.

Benefits Of solah somvar vrat

Spiritual Benefits 

• According to legend, the 16 Somvar Vrat aids in the purification of the devotee’s soul by destroying their bad karma and sins.
• One’s spiritual practice and relationship with God can be strengthened and deepened by the discipline and commitment necessary to observe the 16 Somvar Vrat.
• Achieving inner peace and tranquillity via fasting and praying during this vrat might be helpful for one’s overall spiritual development.

Material Benefits 

• All the obstacles in your married life are removed and aid you in leading happy married life.
• Observing this fast could lead to marriage with the desired partner. 
• Those facing delays in their marriage also observe this fast to get rid of obstacles.
• You are blessed with health and prosperity.
• You may also experience success and growth in your career.

Why Is It Important To Fast For Solah Somvar During Sawan?

It is auspicious to honour and adore Lord Shiva during the holy month of Sawan, also called Shravan Maas. Lord Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction and transformation, is thought to be incredibly responsive to the prayers and devotions of his devotees at this time. The Sawan Somwar Fast is regarded as the most significant, and it is said that if it is kept for 16 Mondays, Lord Shiva will give you all of your heart’s desires. The devotee can concentrate on prayer and meditation and develop a stronger relationship with the holy by forgoing food and other physical gratifications. Anyone who wishes to worship Lord Shiva may observe this fast.

Fasting Rules Of 16 Somvar Vrat

• Starting on the first Monday of Shravan Month, observe a 16-day fast as part of the solah somvar puja vidhi.
• Get up early, take a bath, and put on clean clothing.
• Visit the Lord Shiva shrine in the area.
• Send up genuine prayers to Maa Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiva.
• Perform Rudraabhishek on the Shiva idol. Offer unbroken rice, Panchamrit, Chandan, fruit, and itra to the gods when conducting the rites.
• Before reciting the mantras 108 times, one can also give Lord Shiva Bel Phal, Bel Patra, and marijuana leaves.
• Recite the Solah Somvar Katha close to your house temple.
• Next, observe fast with a proper lunch or dinner or some fruits.
• Avoid eating frequently, or avoid consuming salty meals.
• Keep the fast for another 16 Mondays.
• Complete the entire puja on the 16th Monday and recall Lord Shiva in your prayers.

Procedure of Puja

• Go to the temple and clean the idol by pouring water and placing the other items for puja. Add flowers to the picture and place diyas near the idol.
• Before lighting the lamp with sesame oil, clean the altar. Then chant and present Lord Shiva with flowers as an act of worship. Offer nuts, betel leaves, fruits, coconut, and the sweet dish to Lord Shiva. If you can make the sweet dish at home, that’s good.
• The 16 somvar vrat katha must next be said, and the puja must be finished with an aarti. 
• Light a lamp around Lord Shiva in the evening as well.

16 Somavar Katha

A moneylender and his wife once had a very religious and dedicated life. They prayed to the Lord to provide them with a child because they were without children. The couple received a boy child as a gift from Lord Shiva. Unfortunately, the boy’s father was well aware that he had just 12 years left to live.

The moneylender forced the boy to lead a committed and frugal life. The child travelled to Kashi with his uncle to finish his studies during his twelfth year. They passed the wedding of a wealthy businessman’s daughter as they travelled. The bridegroom had one eye that was blind. The child was asked to be the groom once the bride’s family learned of it. 

The boy went to Kashi to finish school after getting married. One day, when his life was coming to an end, he was abruptly faced with death. Lord Shiva granted the youngster a second chance at life to show his gratitude for all of the good deeds and dedication of the residents of the merchant’s home. The boy married his bride and returned to his family, where they all lived happily ever after.

Conclusion

Finally, it was discovered that Solah Somwar Vrat has numerous advantages for us. One can overcome their hurdles by keeping the fast for 16 consecutive Mondays and receiving Lord Shiva’s unique blessings. People who sincerely pray to Lord Shiva are said to have a better chance of having their wishes come true. Your smallest offering to Lord Shiva might not be in vain. 

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