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Monday 16 November, 2026Puja will be held at Shiva Temple, Bangalore, and you can experience from your home!
Kartika Somavar is a Monday in the holy month of Kartika, a day very dear to Bhagwan Shiva. The Shiva Purana tells how Chandra, whose radiance was fading, took refuge in Shri Parameshwara and was blessed. Today, devotees remember this krupa by offering Rudrabhisheka with Sri Rudram and a sacred Kartika Deepa. With JyotirGamaya, you can join these sevas LIVE from the temple. Experienced Vedic priests perform them with sankalpa in your name and your family’s names, and prasadam is delivered to your home free of cost.
Sevas we offer:
Chandra lost his radiance and sought Bhagwan Shiva at Prabhasa. The Shiva Purana records this as the origin of Somnath Jyotirlinga.
Somavar is the day of Soma, another name for Chandra. Mondays belong to Bhagwan Shiva, and Kartika Mondays are especially sacred.
Rudrabhisheka bathes the Shiva Linga with Sri Rudram from the Yajurveda, with prayers for peace, wellbeing and strength.
The Skanda Purana praises lamps offered before the Shiva Linga in Kartika. The flame stands for knowledge that removes inner darkness.
What Is Kartika Somavar Puja?
Kartika Somavar Puja is the worship of Bhagwan Shiva on Mondays (Somavar) that fall in the holy month of Kartika. It is also called Karthika Somavaram, Kartik Somvar Puja, Kartika Monday Puja and Karthika Masam Shiva Puja. The main offerings are Rudrabhisheka with Sri Rudram and Kartika Deepa Seva, where a sacred lamp is lit before the Shiva Linga. Devotees offer these sevas for peace of mind, family wellbeing, relief from hardship and spiritual growth.
The Story of Chandra and Somnath
The Shiva Purana tells us that Chandra, the Moon, was married to the 27 daughters of Daksha. Chandra loved Rohini more than the others and neglected his other wives. Daksha advised him many times to treat all his daughters equally. When Chandra did not listen, Daksha cursed him to waste away, and the Moon began to lose his radiance.
Troubled, Chandra went to Brahma for advice. Brahma told him to go to Prabhasa, worship a Shiva Linga and chant the Mrityunjaya Mantra. Chandra did so with deep faith. Pleased with his bhakti, Bhagwan Shiva blessed him. Chandra would regain his radiance over one fortnight and wane over the next. This is why the Moon grows and shrinks every month. The Shiva Purana recounts this as the origin of the Somnath Jyotirlinga, the “Lord of Soma” (Chandra’s Nath), at Prabhasa.
The lesson is simple. When life becomes dark, a sincere prayer to Bhagwan Shiva brings back light.
Why Is Kartika Somavar So Auspicious?
Somavar means Monday, the day of Soma, another name for Chandra. Mondays are traditionally given to Shiva worship, because Bhagwan Shiva carries the crescent Moon on his head and is called Somasekhara. Kartika is one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar, known for lamps, fasting, daan and worship. When a Monday falls in Kartika, both blessings come together.
The Shiva Purana specially praises worshipping Bhagwan Shiva on Kartika Mondays. It links this observance with relief from hardship and an increase in prosperity. For this reason, many families keep Kartika Somavar as a day of vrata, prayer and seva.
Why Offer Rudrabhisheka on Kartika Somavar?
In Rudrabhisheka, Vedic priests ceremonially bathe the Shiva Linga while chanting Sri Rudram from the Yajurveda. Sri Rudram is a powerful hymn that invokes Bhagwan Shiva as Rudra. It includes the Namakam and the Chamakam, and it carries prayers for wellbeing.
When Rudrabhisheka is offered on Kartika Somavar, Vedic mantra recitation and abhisheka come together on a day that is especially dear to Bhagwan Shiva. Devotees offer it with a sankalpa for peace, family wellbeing and strength through difficult times.
Why Offer Kartika Deepa Seva?
In Kartika Deepa Seva, a sacred lamp is lit before Shri Parameshwara. The Skanda Purana specially praises offering lamps with faith before the Shiva Linga during Kartika. It links this offering with the attainment of spiritual knowledge.
The flame is a symbol of knowledge. Just as a lamp removes darkness from a room, the light of jnana removes darkness from the mind. On Kartika Somavar, devotees offer the deepa as an act of gratitude and as a prayer for clarity and deeper bhakti. In our Akhanda Kartika Deepa, 108 cotton wicks are lit in the name of the sevakartha.
What Devotees Pray for Through These Sevas
Our Kartika Somavar Sevas
All sevas are performed LIVE at the temple by experienced Vedic priests, with sankalpa in your name and your family’s names.
1. Rudrabhisheka: ₹501: Abhisheka of the Shiva Linga with Sri Rudram chanting. Best for those who seek peace, wellbeing and strength.
2. Kartika Somavar Shiva Seva: ₹501: Includes Alankara Seva with Mangalaarti, Bilwa Pushpa Archana and Akhanda Kartika Deepa of 108 cotton wicks, all offered to Bhagwan Shiva in the sevakartha’s name. Best for those who seek clarity, bhakti and blessings for the home.
3. Maha Seva: ₹901: Rudrabhisheka and the full Kartika Somavar Shiva Seva together. Best for those who want to offer the complete worship on this sacred day.
How to Book Kartika Somavar Puja Online
This is a simple way for NRI families and for devotees who cannot travel to the temple to take part in the seva.
Kartika Somavar Dates
How to Observe Kartika Somavar at Home
Many devotees add these simple steps to the temple seva:
Mantras for Kartika Somavar
Panchakshari Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
This is the same mantra Chandra chanted at Prabhasa. Chant it with faith, in a calm mind.
In the spiritual realm, physical boundaries hold no power, ensuring a connection between you and the divine.
Experience the spiritual essence from the comfort of your home by tuning into live streams of the rituals performed by experienced priests.
If you miss the live event, a recorded video will be provided, allowing you to watch the sacred rituals at your convenience.
Receive blessed prasad delivered directly to your home, ensuring you remain connected to the divine blessings.
Participate in the rituals remotely without the need to visit the temple.
Stay spiritually connected through live and recorded rituals, with blessings brought to you through prasad delivery.
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Select one or more main rituals as per your spiritual need.
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Add optional offerings to deepen your spiritual experience.
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Confirm securely so all selected rituals and offerings are included.
Offer Your Kartika Somavar Seva to Shri Parameshwara
Let the light of the deepa and the sound of Sri Rudram reach Bhagwan Shiva on your behalf. Begin your online spiritual journey with JyotirGamaya.
Book Your Kartika Somavar Seva Now
Om Namah Shivaya.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kartika Somavar Puja?
It is the worship of Bhagwan Shiva on Mondays in the holy month of Kartika, mainly through Rudrabhisheka and Kartika Deepa Seva.
What is Karthika Somavaram?
Karthika Somavaram is the Telugu name for Kartika Somavar. It means Mondays of the Karthika month. It is also spelled Kartik Somvar in Hindi speaking regions.
Why is Somavar special for Bhagwan Shiva?
Somavar is the day of Soma, another name for Chandra. Bhagwan Shiva is worshipped on Mondays, and the story of Chandra taking refuge in him at Prabhasa makes this day very dear to devotees.
What is the benefit of Rudrabhisheka on Kartika Somavar?
Devotees offer it for peace of mind, family wellbeing and strength in difficult times. The Shiva Purana links Kartika Monday worship with relief from hardship and prosperity.
What is Kartika Deepa Seva?
It is the offering of a sacred lamp before the Shiva Linga in Kartika. The Skanda Purana praises this offering and links it with spiritual knowledge.
What is Akhanda Deepa?
Akhanda means unbroken. In Akhanda Kartika Deepa, 108 cotton wicks are lit and kept burning before Bhagwan Shiva in the sevakartha’s name.
Can I book Kartika Somavar Puja online from abroad?
Yes. You can join the puja LIVE from the temple from anywhere in the world. Your sankalpa is taken in your name and your family’s names.
Do I need to be present for the puja?
No. The priests perform the seva on your behalf with your sankalpa. You can watch it LIVE if you wish.
Will I get prasadam?
Yes. Prasadam is delivered to your home free of cost.
Which seva should I choose?
Choose Rudrabhisheka for Vedic abhisheka, Kartika Somavar Shiva Seva for alankara, archana and deepa, or Maha Seva to offer both together.
Can women and families book this seva?
Yes. Anyone with faith can book. You can add all family members’ names in the sankalpa.
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