Sawan Somvar Vrat Katha In Hindi (Sawan Somvar Vrat Katha): Monday fast is considered to be of special importance in Sanatan Dharma and when it comes to Sawan Somvar Vrat, its importance increases manifold. It is said that by worshipping Lord Shiva and performing his Rudrabhishek on this day, one receives his immense blessings. This fast brings happiness in married life. It is also said that if unmarried girls observe this fast, they get a suitable groom. Let's know the story of Sawan Somvar Vrat.

Sawan Monday fasting story ( Sawan Somwar fasting story in Hindi)

According to Skanda Purana, once Sanat Kumar asks Lord Shiva, “O Lord, why do you love Sawan so much among all the months?” To which Lord Shiva replies, “To marry me, Goddess Sati did rigorous penance and also took the big decision of going against her father. After marrying me, when she saw me being married at her father's house, she sacrificed her life. After this, Goddess Sati was born as the daughter of Parvat Raj Himalaya and Naina and she was named Parvati. In this birth, she did rigorous penance by staying without food in this month of Shravan to marry me, as a result of which she got married to me. That is why the month of Shravan and the Monday fast falling in it are considered to be of special importance and unmarried girls keep this fast to get a husband like Lord Shiva.

Importance of Sawan Monday fast ( Sawan Somwar Vrat Mahatva)

Apart from this, it is also said that in this month Lord Shiva had decided to go to his in-laws' place on Earth. Where he was welcomed by Jalabhishek. Therefore, it is believed that any devotee who keeps a fast on Sawan Monday and worships Lord Shiva according to the rituals, all his wishes are fulfilled.