Sawan Somwar Vrat is an auspicious Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on all Mondays (Somwars) during the holy month of Shravan/Sawan. This month is considered extremely sacred in the Hindu lunar calendar, and Mondays during Shravan hold special importance for devotees of Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The vrat begins after Amavasya (New Moon), marking the arrival of the Sawan / Shravan month. Devotees observe fasts, visit Shiva temples, chant mantras, and offer prayers seeking divine blessings.
🌺 Significance
of Sawan Somwar Vrat
Sawan
Somwar is one of the most spiritually powerful observances in Hinduism.
According to legends:
As
Sawan falls during the monsoon season, it is believed that spiritual
purification during this period brings auspicious results. Devotees perform the
vrat with dedication, believing that Lord Shiva fulfills heartfelt desires.
🌟 Benefits
of Sawan Somwar Vrat
✔ 1. Fulfills Wishes
and Brings Divine Blessings
The
vrat helps devotees accomplish personal and professional goals, while
strengthening faith and devotion.
✔ 2. Helps Unmarried
Individuals Find a Suitable Partner
According
to popular belief, girls observing the fast sincerely are blessed with a
righteous, loving spouse—just as Goddess Parvati attained Lord Shiva.
✔ 3. Promotes Health
and Immunity
Fasting
naturally detoxifies the body, which is especially beneficial during the
monsoon season when illnesses increase.
✔ 4. Improves Mental
Peace
Meditation,
mantra chanting, and puja help calm the mind, remove negativity, and promote
emotional balance.
✔ 5. Enhances Inner
Purity
Through
penance and discipline, the body and mind are cleansed, fostering greater focus
and spiritual elevation.
🕉️ Deity
Worshipped
🙏 Sawan
Somwar Vrat Rituals
✔ Early Morning
Preparation
✔ Worship Rituals
✔ Fasting Rules
📖 Sawan
Somwar Vrat Katha (Story)
A wealthy moneylender once lived a prosperous life but remained unhappy because he had no children. He began observing Monday fasts during Sawan with complete devotion, praying to Lord Shiva for a child. Pleased with his dedication, Goddess Parvati requested Lord Shiva to bless him. Lord Shiva agreed but warned that the child would be short‑lived. The moneylender accepted this destiny but continued to worship sincerely. A son was born, and when he turned 12, he went to Kashi with his maternal uncle. Along the way, fate led him to a kingdom where he was mistakenly married to a princess, replacing a one‑eyed prince. Later, during a yagna, the boy suddenly died—as destined. Moved by the grief of the uncle, Goddess Parvati again requested Lord Shiva to revive the child. Shiva blessed the boy with a long life, and he returned safely with his uncle. The king recognized him and remarried him to the princess with honor. The moneylender and his wife were overjoyed, and their faith in Lord Shiva became even stronger. Thus, the story teaches that devotion, sincerity, and purity of heart always attract divine grace.
🌼 Aarti
of Lord Shiva
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Har Shiv Omkara,
Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhara.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Ekana Chaturanan Panchanan Raje,
Hansaasan Garudasan Vrishvahan Saje.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Dasbhuj Ati Sohe,
Teeno Rup Nirakhte Tribhuvan Jan Mohe.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Akshmala Varmala Mundmala Dhari,
Tripurari Kansari Kar Mala Dhari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Shvetambar Pitambar Baghambar Ange,
Sanakadik Brahmadik Bhutadik Sange.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Kar Ke Madhye Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari,
Sukhakari Dukhahari Jagpalankari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka,
Pranavakshar Ke Madhye Ye Teeno Eka.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Lakshmi-Savitri Parvati Sangen,
Gaurangi Gandhari Chandrangi Nigen.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
Shivji Ka Arti Jo Koi Jan Gave,
Kahate Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Pave.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara...
🔱 Powerful
Shiva Mantras for Sawan Somwar
🥣 Allowed
Foods During Sawan Somwar Fast
You
may consume:
Avoid:
📅 Sawan Somwar Dates 2026
Sawan / Shravana Begins : July 30, 2026, Thursday
First Somwar Vrat : August 3, 2026, Monday
Second Somwar Vrat : August 10, 2026, Monday
Third Somwar Vrat : August 17, 2026, Monday
Fourth Somwar Vrat : August 24, 2026, Monday
Sawan / Shravana Ends : August 28, 2026, Thursday