16 Somvar Vrat Puja at Udupi

Sola Somvar Vrat – Sacred 16 Mondays Rudrabhishekam & Fasting for Lord Shiva

Participate in the divine 16-Week Rudrabhishekam Puja and Sola Somvar Vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva at the sacred temple in Udupi and seek His blessings for peace, prosperity, spiritual growth, and removal of life obstacles.

The Solah Somvar Vrat is one of the most powerful and auspicious observances dedicated to Lord Shiva. Performing Rudrabhishekam over 16 consecutive Mondays is believed to help devotees overcome planetary afflictions, delays in marriage, financial burdens, emotional challenges, and career obstacles while attracting divine grace and positivity.

The sacred rituals are performed with devotion by experienced temple priests following authentic Vedic traditions.

Benefits of 16 Somvar Vrat Puja

• Helps overcome career setbacks and professional obstacles

• Provides relief from Chandra Dosha and related afflictions

• Supports timely marriage and removal of marriage delays

• Helps address Manglik-related concerns and marital misunderstandings

• Assists in Rin Mukti (debt relief) and financial stability

• Brings peace, positivity, and harmony within the family

• Enhances spiritual strength, emotional balance, and divine protection

Package Highlights

• 16-Week Rudrabhishekam Puja dedicated to Lord Shiva

• Sacred Sola Somvar Vrat observance

• Personalized Sankalpam in your name and gothram

• Rituals performed by experienced Vedic priests

• Monthly recorded highlights shared with devotees

• Authentic temple-based worship and prayers

Prasadam & Sacred Gift

Upon completion of the 16-week puja, devotees will receive:

• Temple Prasadam

• Blessed Copper-Clad Rudraksha

Important Note

• This is an online spiritual participation event.

• International delivery of prasadam is available only upon request and at an additional shipping cost, subject to the import regulations of the destination country.

• Puja dates and timings are subject to temple schedule and discretion.

Benefits of 16 Somvar Vrat Puja 

• Address Career setbacks 
• Address Chandra Dosha 
• Address delayed marriage 
• Address Manglik concerns like marital misunderstandings 
• Address Sade Sati 
• Saturn transit challenges 
• Career improvements 
• Business growth 
• Happy married life
• Rin Mukti

Why Monday is Sacred to Lord Shiva 

Monday occupies a special place in Shaivite worship traditions. The Sanskrit word “Soma” means Moon, and Lord Shiva is famously adorned with the crescent moon on His matted locks. The Moon represents the mind, emotions, mental balance, and inner consciousness.

By worshipping Shiva on Mondays, devotees seek control over emotional turbulence, confusion, anxiety, and instability. 

According to traditional beliefs, the Moon once suffered due to a curse and sought refuge in Lord Shiva. Shiva protected and restored the Moon, placing it upon His head. Because of this association, Monday became a highly auspicious day for Shiva worship. 

What Shiva Purana says? 

The Shiva Purana repeatedly glorifies devotion to Lord Shiva through fasting, Rudrabhishekam, chanting of mantras and observance of sacred vrat. It explains that devotees who worship Shiva with sincerity attain spiritual purification and liberation from suffering. 

The text also emphasizes the importance of: 

• Bilva leaf offerings 

• Panchamrita Abhishekam 

• Rudra chanting 

• Monday worship 

• Maha Shivaratri fasting 

Skanda Purana 

The Skanda Purana highlights the merits of Somvar fasting and states that worshipping Shiva on Mondays helps remove sins, grants prosperity, and fulfils desires. 

Linga Purana 

The Linga Purana speaks extensively about the worship of Shiva Lingam and the spiritual benefits gained through fasting, discipline, and mantra chanting. 

Padma Purana 

Several sections of the Padma Purana praise vrata observances as means to purify the mind and accumulate spiritual merit. 

Traditional storytellers and temple priests often narrate local vrat kathas inspired by these broader Shaivite teachings. 

Astrology and 16 Somvar Vrat 

One of the major reasons behind the popularity of 16 Somvar Vrat is its connection with astrology and planetary remedies. 

Moon-Related Dosha Remedies 

Since Monday is governed by Lord Chandra or the Moon, the vrat is traditionally recommended for individuals suffering from: 

• Chandra Dosha 

• Weak Moon in horoscope 

• Emotional instability 

• Anxiety and stress 

• Mental confusion 

• Family disturbances 

• Lack of peace at home 

The observance is believed to calm the mind and improve emotional resilience. 

Marriage and Relationship Blessings 

Sola Somvar Vrat is widely associated with marriage-related benefits. 

Astrologers and traditional priests often recommend it for: 

• Delayed marriage 

• Relationship instability 

• Manglik concerns 

• Lack of suitable alliances 

• Marital misunderstandings 

The blessings of Shiva and Parvati are believed to support harmonious unions and stable relationships. 

Saturn and Rahu Influences 

Shiva worship is considered highly beneficial for reducing the intensity of difficult Saturn and Rahu periods. 

Devotees facing: 

• Sade Sati 

• Saturn transit challenges 

• Rahu Mahadasha stress 

• Ketu-related confusion 

• Career setbacks 

• Repeated obstacles 

often undertake Shiva worship along with Sola Somvar Vrat. 

Career and Financial Stability 

Lord Shiva is worshipped as the destroyer of negativity and ego. Many devotees observe the vrat seeking: 

• Professional success 

• Stability in career 

• Relief from debts 

• Better concentration 

• Business growth 

• Removal of obstacles 

The disciplined nature of the vrat itself often creates greater clarity and focus. 

Prasadam includes Vibhuti along with Copper Clad Rudraksh.

Importance of Bilva Leaves in Shiva Worship 

Bilva or Bel leaves are considered extremely sacred in Shiva worship. Scriptures describe the Bilva leaf as dear to Lord Shiva. 

The three leaflets of Bilva are said to symbolize: 

• Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva 

• Three eyes of Shiva 

• Sattva-Rajas-Tamo Gunas 

• Past, present, and future 

Note:

1. Please be informed that the Samoohika Puja or Homam event timings are subject to preparations, Pujas and Sevas happening at the temple locations. All events are fixed on the basis of Hindu Panchangam and the timings provided by the temple authorities. Hence the timings are subject to change based on regional Thithi, Nakshatram etc. There may be delays / change of schedule which is entirely beyond our control. We request your co-operation and continued support in this regard.

2. Please contact our support for help with Prasadam.