Somvar fast is an important day in Hinduism, this day is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day Shiva devotees fast for the whole day to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. After fasting for the whole day, one should eat during the day time, that is, one can take food once in the whole day.
The importance of fasting on Mondays of Sawan and Shravan months is even more. The month of Sawan and Shravan is very dear to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped during this month.
A moneylender lived in a city. There was no shortage of money in his house but he had no children, due to which he was very sad. In order to have a son, he used to fast on Lord Shiva every Monday and worshiped Lord Shiva and Parvati Ji with full devotion in the pagoda. Seeing her devotion, Mother Parvati was pleased and requested Lord Shiva to fulfill the wishes of the moneylender. Hearing the wish of Parvati ji, Lord Shiva said that "O Parvati. Every creature in this world gets fruits according to his deeds and who has to suffer whatever happens in his destiny." But Parvati ji expressed her desire to fulfill the wishes of the moneylender to keep her faith. On the request of Mata Parvati, Shivji gave a boon to the moneylender but he also said that his child will be only twelve years old. read more...