What can I eat during Somvar (Monday) Vrat?

During Somvar (Monday) Vrat, you can eat: Fruits, Milk, Sabudana khichdi, Kuttu atta items, Samak rice, Rock salt. Avoid: Regular salt, Non-vegetarian, Onion, Garlic, Alcohol.

What are the rules of Somvar (Monday) Vrat?

Fast from sunrise to moonrise or sunset Visit a Shiva temple and perform abhishek with water and milk Offer bilva leaves, white flowers, and dhatura to the Shivling Eat only once in the day — in the evening after completing puja Recite Shiva Chalisa or Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times During Shravan, maintain the fast for all 4 Mondays without break

What is the mantra for Somvar (Monday) Vrat?

The main mantra is: ॐ नमः शिवाय (Om Namah Shivaya)

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Every Monday

Somvar (Monday) Vrat

Q: When is the next Somvar (Monday) Vrat?

The next Somvar (Monday) Vrat dates are: Shravan Somvar 1: July 20, 2026, Shravan Somvar 2: July 27, 2026, Shravan Somvar 3: August 3, 2026, Shravan Somvar 4: August 10, 2026

Dedicated to Lord Shiva

Somvar Vrat is observed every Monday dedicated to Lord Shiva. It holds special significance during the holy month of Shravan (Sawan), which falls in July–August 2026. Unmarried women observe it to be blessed with a good husband, married women for the long life of their husbands, and all devotees for Mahadev's general blessings. The 4 Shravan Somvars of 2026 are considered the most auspicious Mondays of the entire year.

Upcoming Somvar (Monday) Vrat Dates 2025

Shravan Somvar 1: July 20, 2026

Shravan Somvar 2: July 27, 2026

Shravan Somvar 3: August 3, 2026

Shravan Somvar 4: August 10, 2026

Vrat Rules & Vidhi

1 Fast from sunrise to moonrise or sunset
2 Visit a Shiva temple and perform abhishek with water and milk
3 Offer bilva leaves, white flowers, and dhatura to the Shivling
4 Eat only once in the day — in the evening after completing puja
5 Recite Shiva Chalisa or Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times
6 During Shravan, maintain the fast for all 4 Mondays without break

✅ Allowed Foods

Fruits
Milk
Sabudana khichdi
Kuttu atta items
Samak rice
Rock salt

❌ Foods to Avoid

Regular salt
Non-vegetarian
Onion
Garlic
Alcohol

Sacred Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Chant 108 times with mala beads for maximum benefit

Benefits of Somvar (Monday) Vrat

Lord Shiva's blessings, good spouse for unmarried, long life of husband, removal of obstacles, relief from chronic illness, and spiritual progress.

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