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Monday is Lord Shiva's special day, how to worship?

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Kathmandu. June 29, 2083, Monday, July 13, 2026. Chaturdashi Tithi of Asar Krishna Paksha. Bhanu Jayanti According to Hindu scriptures, Monday is the special day of Lord Shiva. On this day, Lord Shiva is also worshiped by fasting.

The Monday fast dedicated to Shiva begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. Food is eaten after the evening aarti. Shiva and Parvati are worshiped and worshiped during the day. But worship of Ganesha is mandatory before any worship.

Fasting on Monday is believed to fulfill people's desires and aspirations. That is how knowledge is acquired. It is still customary for unmarried women to fast on Mondays to find a good husband.

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