Monday Vrat Katha, Aarti, Benefits, Food Items, Significance: How To Keep The Fast Correctly

According to ancient scriptures, the devotees of the Hindu religion believe that Mondays are associated with Lord Shiva. It is said that observing fasts on Mondays brings you the blessings of Lord Shiva, helps you get rid of all your problems, and helps you get all your wishes fulfilled. However, you are advised to follow certain rituals, Katha, Aarti, and more to gain benefits from this fast.Scroll down to learn about them from our expert, Astrologer Arvind Tripathi in this article.

When Should You Keep Monday Fast?

You can start the Monday fasts on any Monday after sunrise during the ‘Chandni Raatein’ as per the Hindu calendar. Observing fasts on Monday during the Sawan month of Panchang is considered extra auspicious and beneficial for you. However, some girls observe 16 Monday fasts, typically known as ‘Solah Somwar Ke Vrat’ with the wish to get a groom of their choice.

Benefits Of Keeping Fasts On Monday

The expert said that if you are facing trouble getting married or having issues in your married life, then you should observe fasts on Monday. Observing this fast can also help unmarried women get the desired groom. For anyone who observes a fast on Monday with complete rituals and full devotion, Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati give the blessings of peace and happiness.

Monday Fasting Rituals

To keep the Monday fast correctly, you should wake up early in the morning and take a bath during the Brahma Muhurat. After that, go to a temple, pay your respects and worship Lord Shiva with complete devotion and rituals. Use water, milk, curd, honey, sugar, etc., to perform Rudrabhishek and offer Belpatra at Shivling. Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Parvati as you perform the worship. Feeding cows, fish, and birds, performing charity work, and observing celibacy while you are fasting are crucial and beneficial. In the evening, light a lamp in your home temple and break your fast after sunset.

Monday Fasting Katha

You should always read the Vrat Katha to make your fast complete. It is said that reading the Vrat Katha helps you make a connection with Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati and they grant you your wishes. You can buy a book with Somwar Vrat Katha at a puja shop in your local market or you can also purchase it online. However, make sure that you are getting it from an authentic and reliable source, whether online or offline. (Lord Shiva's Mahamrityunjaya Mantra)

Monday Fasting Aarti

Recite Shiv Ji Ki Aarti after puja.

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• "Om Jai Shiv Omkara,Swami Jai Shiv Omkara। Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhara॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje। Hansanan, Garudasan Vrishvahan Saje॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Do Bhuj, Chaar Chaturbhuj Dashabhuj Ati Sohe। Trigun Roop Nirakhate Tribhuvan Jan Mohe॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Akshamala Vanamala Mundamala Dhari। Tripurari Kansari Kar Mala Dhari॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Shvetambar Pitambar Baaghambar Ange। Sankadik Garunadik Bhootadik Sange॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari। Sukhakari Dukhahari Jagpalan Kari॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka। Pranavakshara Madhye Ye Tinon Eka॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Lakshmi Va Savitri Parvati Sanga। Parvati Ardhangi, Shivalahari Ganga॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Parvat Sauhen Parvati, Shankar Kailasa। Bhaang Dhatoor Ka Bhojan, Bhasmi Mein vaasa॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Jataa Mein Ganga Bahat Hai, Gal Mundan Mala। Shesh Naag Liptavat, Odat Mrigchhala॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Kashi Mein Viraje Vishwanath, Nandi Brahmchari। Nit Uth Darshan Paavat, Mahima Ati Bhaari॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥
• Trigunswami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave। Kahat Shivanand Swami, Manvanchhit Phal Pave॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara॥"

Monday Fasting: What Not To Eat?

The expert told us that eating certain things is prohibited while you’re observing a fast on Monday (Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra). Onion, garlic, non-vegetarian food items, smoking, and drinking alcohol are strictly forbidden. Also, you should not consume anything made from gram flour, green vegetables, spicy food, rock salt, or even Prasad.However, you can eat things made from buckwheat flour on this day and consume the Prasad on the next day.

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