Weekday · ruled by Chandra (the Moon)
Somavara सोमवार
Somavara is Monday, ruled by Chandra, the Moon. It is the great day of Lord Shiva, and the Moon lends it a cool, gentle, emotional quality.
- Ruling Graha
- Chandra (the Moon)
- Presiding Deity
- Shiva
- Lucky Colour
- White
Significance & worship
Monday fasts (Somvar Vrat) are kept for Shiva - especially through Shravana - for a good spouse, family harmony and peace of mind; the Moon governs the mind and the mother.
Favorable activities
Favourable for gentle, nurturing and watery matters, travel, and worship of Shiva and the Moon.