Somvar Vrat — weekly vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shravan Mondays best. 16-Somvar special anushthan.
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📚Sources & References
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- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why 16-Somvar special?▼
For son, desired-husband. Parvati did this vrat for Shiva.
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