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🌿 Why Do We Visit Lord Shiva’s Temple on Mondays? 🌿

Lord Shiva, the Mahadeva, is worshipped as the destroyer of negativity and the giver of peace and prosperity. Among all days of the week, Monday (Somvar) holds a very special place for his devotees.

🕉 The Connection with the Moon (Som)
The word “Som” means Moon, and Lord Shiva is known as Chandrashekhara—the one who holds the crescent moon on his head. The Moon represents calmness, emotions, and healing. Worshipping Shiva on Mondays is believed to bring mental peace, stability, and emotional balance.

📖 Mythological Belief
According to legends, Goddess Parvati performed penance on Mondays to win Lord Shiva as her husband. Inspired by this, many unmarried devotees keep the Somvar Vrat (Monday fast) to seek blessings for a happy married life.

🌸 The Rituals
On Mondays, devotees visit Shiva temples, perform Abhishekam with milk, water, and honey, and offer bel leaves. Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” is believed to wash away sins and fulfill wishes.

🙏 The Deeper Meaning
Visiting a Shiva temple on Monday is not just a ritual, it’s a way to connect with divine energy, purify our thoughts, and remind ourselves that amidst chaos, peace always exists when we surrender to Mahadev.

✨ That is why millions of devotees throng Shiva temples every Monday—with faith in their hearts and peace in their minds.

Har Har Mahadev!

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