Somvati Amavasya Vrat Katha: Puja Vidhi, Importance And Story

The Somvati Amavasya fast is especially observed to worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. This fast is very important for those who observe it for the peace of the souls of their ancestors, to establish peace and happiness in the home, or to receive special blessings. The day of Amavasya in Somvati Amavasya falls on Monday (Somvara), and this day is considered especially auspicious.

Story of Somvati Amavasya Vrat

According to the Puranas, once upon a time, a very pious king ruled on the earth. His name was King Harishchandra. He was a follower of truth and religion, and there was peace and happiness in his kingdom. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and regularly observed fast on Mondays. There was not a single sad or poor person in the kingdom of King Harishchandra. His kingdom was happy, and people were very happy. Lord Shiva was pleased with his devotion and told the king, "O King, pleased with your devotion I will make your kingdom even more prosperous, but you have to observe a special fast, so that there is never a shortage of food in your kingdom, and happiness prevails in every family." Lord Shiva advised the king to observe a fast on the day of Somvati Amavasya and said that observing a special fast and worshipping on this day will bring special blessings. King Harishchandra started observing a fast on the day of Somvati Amavasya as per the instructions of Lord Shiva. Thereafter prosperity and peace prevailed in the kingdom, and no difficulty ever arose in the king's kingdom. The king continued to observe this fast regularly and gained great benefits from it.

Method of Somvati Amavasya Vrat

Rules of fasting

1. On the day of Somvati Amavasya, observe special fast and stay awake all night.
2. Shivling should be worshipped especially on this day.
3. The fasting person should take bath and wear white or light coloured clothes.
4. Offer milk, rice and bananas to the Lord.

Worship material

1. Shivling, Belpatra, water, milk, honey, sandalwood, flowers, cannabis, dhatura.
2. Especially white clothes and white flowers.

Method of worship

1. Take bath in the morning and worship Lord Shiva.
2. Offer water on Shivling and chant the mantra "Om Namah Shivaya".
3. Offer Belpatra, dhatura and white flowers.
4. Other household items Worship the gods and goddesses and take a vow to fast.
5. Keep fasting and worship Goddess Parvati at night.

Significance of Somvati Amavasya Vrat

Peace of ancestors

1. This fast is observed for the peace of the souls of ancestors.
2. This fast observed by the Vrati, provides peace to the dead souls.

Getty of wealth

People who keep fast and worship on this day, have wealth and property in their house.

Family happiness and peace

By fasting on this day, there is happiness and peace in the family, and there is no disturbance in the house.

Jai Shiv Shankar! Jai Mata Parvati!