Karthika Somavaram – Shiva Worship Rituals, Fasting, and Deepadanam
Why Mondays Are Special
in Karthika Masam
According to the Skanda
Purana, Mondays (Somavaram) during Karthika Masam hold
immense spiritual significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Observing
fasts and performing rituals on these days is believed to bring divine
blessings and spiritual upliftment.
Rituals and Practices on
Karthika Mondays
- Fasting:
Devotees observe a full-day fast to please Lord Shiva.
- Rudrabhishekam:
Must be performed at home or in temples if home setup is not feasible.
- Deepadanam:
Lighting lamps on Mondays during Karthika Masam is especially auspicious
and yields powerful spiritual results.
Things to Do on Karthika
Somavaram
- Wake up early before sunrise
- Take a holy bath (preferably in a
river)
- Visit Lord Shiva temples
- Perform Rudrabhishekam
- Offer Bilwa leaves to the deity
- Donate to the needy
- Break the fast after Chandra
Darshan and have dinner
Karthika Somavaram Dates
– 2025
North India
- October 13
- October 20
- October 27
- November 03
South India
- October 27
- November 03
- November 10
- November 17
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