Koti Somavaram 2025 – Abhishekam, Deepam, and Liberation Rituals

 

Date: October 30, 2025 (Thursday)
Tithi: Shravana Nakshatra in Kartika Masam, before Purnima

What is Koti Somavaram?

Koti Somavaram is the most spiritually potent Monday of Kartika Masam, observed when Shravana Nakshatra aligns before Kartik Purnima. The term Koti Somavaram means “one crore Mondays,” and it is believed that observing vratam on this day grants the merit of performing one crore Somavara vratas.

Rituals and Observances

• Abhishekam to Lord Shiva: Devotees perform sacred bathing rituals using water, milk, and bilva leaves.
• Rudrabhishekam: Chanting of Rudram and offering ghee lamps is considered highly auspicious.
• Deepa Daanam: Lighting ghee lamps at temples and homes enhances spiritual merit.
• Upavasam (Fasting): Fasting on this day is equivalent to fasting on all Mondays of Kartika Masam.
• Prayers for Moksha: Devotees seek liberation from sins and the cycle of birth and death.

Spiritual Significance

• Sin-Cleansing Power: It is believed that observing Koti Somavaram frees one from all sins of past and present lives.
• Moksha-Granting Day: Worshipping Lord Shiva with devotion on this day can lead to moksha.
• Ideal for Shiva Temples: Pilgrims visit Pancharama Kshetras, Srisailam, Keesaragutta, and Kotilingala for special darshan.

Travel & Temple Tips

• Best Temples to Visit: Srisailam, Draksharamam, Bhimeswara, Kaleshwaram, and regional Shiva temples.
• Preparation: Carry abhishekam items, ghee lamps, flowers, and arrive early for temple rituals.
• Local Celebrations: Many temples organize mass Rudrabhishekam, Shiva parayana, and Kartika Vana Bhojanam.