Shravan Somvar (Monday) Dates 2016

Shravan Somvars hold a great significance because they are the special days of Lord Shiva in the special holy month. Highly auspicious results can be obtained by worshiping Lord Shiva on Shravan Somvars every year.

It is believed that observing Somvar Vrat will help to attain prosperity and a long, peaceful family life. Those who fast during Shravan Maas, go to the temple, and attend Rudrabhishekam.Somvar Vrat begins at sunrise on Monday. Usually those devotees observing the Vrat, visit a Lord Shiva Temple in the morning and the evening. After attending the evening Rudrabhishekam, people break the fast and eat a light supper. Those who cannot fast (children, elders, and sick people) can do a partial fast that includes a single meal taken after noon (no breakfast). They can also eat fruit  and visit the Lord Shiva Temple.

Dates 2016 :

Purnimant Calender followed in north india : 

25th July

1st August

8th August

15th August

Amavasyant Calender followed  : 

8th,15th,22nd, 29th August.

Benefits of observing Vrat :

All the difficulties and tensions of life will disappear

Lord Shiva blesses unmarried ladies with desired husband

Lord Shiva blesses married ladies with long life and well being of husband and sons

Lord Shiva fulfills all the desires and wishes of his devotees

Lord Shiva blesses his devotees with wealth and prosperity.

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