Monday fast is considered extremely fruitful in Hinduism. Especially 16 Monday fast (sixteen Monday fast) is kept to receive the grace of Lord Shiva. This fast is considered very effective for the attainment of unbroken good fortune, desired groom or marriage, and maintaining happiness and peace in life. This fast is fruitful for both women and men, and especially virgin girls do this fast to get the desired groom. Now the question arises that from when to start the 16 Monday fast? Which month is good? And what is its correct method? Let’s know in detail.
When to start 16 Monday fast?
The fast of 16 Mondays can be started from any auspicious Monday, but Shravan month (Sawan month) is considered to be the best for the beginning of this fast. The month of Sawan is particularly dear to Lord Shiva, and by fasting on Monday in this month, the fruit of the fast becomes many times more. If Shravan month is far away, then you can start the fast from any auspicious Monday of Karthik, Magh, or Phalgun month. Some people also consider to start this fast from Monday with Shravan Nakshatra.
16 Monday fast
According to the pundits, 16 Mondays should be fasted by 16 consecutive Mondays without any hindrance. If for some reason the fast is left in the middle, then the fast should start the fast again.
Worship of fasting:
Bathing and resolution: Take a bath in the morning and take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Shiva – “I am fasting on Monday, the name of such and such, please fulfill my wishes.”
Worship material: water, milk, bell -leaf, white flowers, dhatura, akshat, roli, rice, ghee lamps, fruits and sweets.
Worship method:
Bath the Shivling with Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar).
Worship Belpatra, flowers, akshat, incense-lamp.
Chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya”.
Read or listen to Monday fast story.
Fasting Rules: Fasts only fruits or take satvic food at one time. Remember Lord Shiva throughout the day.
What to do when the fast is completed?
On the completion of 16 Mondays, it is necessary to ensure on the 17th Monday. On this day, Vrati concludes the fast by offering special worship, havan, and Brahmins. Also, donations are also given to girls or needy.
Profit and importance
This fast provides freedom from desired spouse, child happiness, economic prosperity, and difficult problems.
Mental peace, relief from diseases, and freedom from family discord are also found as a result of this fast.
conclusion
16 Monday fast is a very effective fast which is done with reverence, rule and right method, then special grace of Lord Shiva is received. It is best to start the fast from some Monday of the month of Shravan, but other auspicious Mondays can also be started. Abstinence and reverence is the greatest power of this fast.