01/08/2026
๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐-๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฏ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฐ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ
Sawan Somwar (Mondays during the holy month of Sawan) is considered one of the most auspicious times to worship Lord Shiva. According to Vedic Astrology, every zodiac sign is ruled by a specific planet. Performing remedies aligned with your ruling planet on Sawan Somwar enhances the positive results of your worship and opens paths to growth and prosperity.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ (๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ๐ฌ)
Before looking at your specific zodiac sign, follow these basic steps for the ritual:
๐. ๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
๐. ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ: Visit a Shiva temple or perform the ritual at home using a Shivling.
๐. ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : Offer clean water (Jal) to the Shivling first, followed by your sign's specific offerings while chanting "Om Namah Shivaya".
๐. ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐ญ: Perform the ritual with devotion, sincerity, and a clear mind.
๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐-๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ: ๐๐ก๐๐ญ, ๐๐ก๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ
๐. ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ (๐๐๐ฌ๐ก) (๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฐ๐จ๐จ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐)
According to astrology, Aries is ruled by Mars (Mangal). People of this sign should offer red sandalwood (Lal Chandan) and Gulal on the Shivling during Sawan Somwar. It is believed that doing this boosts self-confidence and gives you the strength to face difficult situations with ease.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Red Sandalwood (Lal Chandan) and Gulal (red powder).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Aries is ruled by Mars (Mangal), a fiery planet. Offering red ingredients pleases Mars and Shiva, boosting your self-confidence and strength to tackle tough situations.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Mix a little red sandalwood paste with water or apply it gently onto the Shivling along with Gulal.
๐. ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ (๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐๐ก๐) (๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฐ๐จ๐จ๐, ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐ข, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐).
Ta**us is ruled by Venus (Shukra). People belonging to this sign should offer white sandalwood and Mishri (sugar crystals) to Lord Shiva on Sawan Somwar. This is considered an extremely effective remedy for bringing happiness, peace, and harmony to your home and family.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: White Sandalwood and Mishri (sugar crystals).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Ta**us is ruled by Venus (Shukra), which represents luxury, peace, and harmony. White items bring peace, calm, and happiness to your family.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Apply white sandalwood paste on the Shivling and place mishri near the base as an offering (bhog).
๐. ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข (๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐ฎ๐ง) (๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฏ๐, ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ง๐ , ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง).
Gemini is ruled by Mercury (Budh). Gemini natives should offer fresh green Durva grass and whole green Moong lentils to Shiva. Religious beliefs suggest that this practice enhances focus, sharpens intellect, and strengthens your decision-making abilities.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Green Durva grass and Whole Moong lentils.
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Gemini is ruled by Mercury (Budh), associated with intellect and communication. Green offerings strengthen Mercury, improving concentration and decision-making skills.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Offer a bundle of fresh, clean Durva grass and a handful of washed whole green moong directly onto the Shivling.
๐. ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ (๐๐๐ซ๐ค) (๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ค, ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฅ, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐).
For Cancerians, performing an Abhishek on the Shivling using raw milk and Gangajal (holy Ganga water) is considered immensely auspicious. It is believed that this ritual blesses you with deep mental peace and fills your life with positive energy.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Raw Milk and Gangajal (holy Ganga water).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Cancer is ruled by the Moon (Chandra), which governs emotions and the mind. Milk and holy water soothe the Moon's energy, bringing mental peace and positivity.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Mix raw cow's milk with Gangajal in a vessel and perform a slow Abhishek (pouring stream) over the Shivling.
๐. ๐๐๐จ (๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก) (๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ, ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ/๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ).
People of the Leo sign should mix Roli (vermilion) with water in a copper vessel and offer it to Lord Shiva. Doing this is believed to increase your honor, respect, and natural leadership qualities in life.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Water mixed with Roli (vermilion) using a copper vessel.
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Leo is ruled by the Sun (Surya), symbolizing power and leadership. Offering water with red roli in copper honors the Sun, enhancing your status and leadership qualities.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Fill a copper pot with water, add a pinch of roli, and pour it gently over the Shivling.
๐. ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐จ (๐๐๐ง๐ฒ๐) (๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐, ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ , ๐๐ก๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ).
Virgo natives are advised to offer Belpatra (Bael leaves), Bhang, and Dhatura to the Shivling. According to astrological beliefs, this simple act helps clear lingering obstacles and speeds up completion of your stuck tasks.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Belpatra (Bael leaves), Bhang, and Dhatura.
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Virgo is ruled by Mercury (Budh). Offering Shivaโs favorite traditional items removes professional hurdles and clears obstacles in ongoing work.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Offer 3-leaf Belpatra (smooth side touching the Shivling) along with Dhatura fruit and Bhang leaves directly onto the Shivling.
๐. ๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐ (๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐) (๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ).
Libra natives should offer white flowers, pure honey, and fragrant Ittar (natural perfume) to Lord Shiva. Doing so is believed to bring sweetness into your personal relationships and maintain overall balance in your life.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: White Flowers, Honey, and Ittar (natural perfume).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Libra is ruled by Venus (Shukra), governing relationships and balance. Sweet and fragrant items bring sweetness to personal relationships and balance in life.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Apply a few drops of Ittar and honey to the Shivling, then gently place the white flowers on top.
๐. ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ (๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ก๐ข๐ค) (๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ).
This sign is heavily influenced by Mars (Mangal). Scorpio natives should perform an Abhishek on the Shivling using Panchamrit (a sacred mix of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee) on Sawan Somwar. This remedy is known to raise your inner strength and willpower.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Scorpio is ruled by Mars (Mangal). Panchamrit Abhishek balances Mars' intense energy, increasing willpower and inner strength.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Pour the prepared Panchamrit slowly over the Shivling, followed by pure water to clean it.
๐. ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฌ (๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ฎ) (๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฐ๐จ๐จ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ).
The ruler of Sagittarius is Jupiter (Devguru Brihaspati). People of this sign should offer yellow flowers, sandalwood, and turmeric (Haldi) to Shiva. It is believed that this ritual clears hurdles and paves the way for success and growth.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Yellow Flowers, Yellow Sandalwood, and Turmeric (Haldi).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter (Guru), the planet of knowledge and wisdom. Yellow items align with Jupiter's energy, opening doors to spiritual growth and success.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Apply yellow sandalwood or turmeric paste to the Shivling and offer fresh yellow flowers (like marigolds).
๐๐. ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง (๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ) (๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฆ๐, ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ค, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐).
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn (Shani). People belonging to this sign should offer black sesame seeds (Kala Til) and milk to Lord Shiva. This remedy is believed to ease life's struggles, reduce worries, and bring lasting mental tranquility.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Black Sesame seeds (Kala Til) and Milk.
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Capricorn is ruled by Saturn (Shani). Saturn's heavy energy is eased by offering black sesame and milk to Lord Shiva, reducing stress and life difficulties.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Mix black sesame seeds into raw milk and offer it over the Shivling during Abhishek.
๐๐. ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฌ (๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐) (๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ฅ, ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ).
Aquarius is also ruled by Saturn (Shani Dev). For these natives, performing an Abhishek with mustard oil or offering sugarcane juice (Ganne ka Ras) is considered highly beneficial. This practice is believed to bring stability, order, and financial strength to your life.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Mustard Oil or Sugarcane Juice (Ganne ka Ras).
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Aquarius is also ruled by Saturn (Shani). Sugarcane juice and mustard oil Abhishek bring financial stability, remove negativity, and bring order to life.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Pour sugarcane juice or a few drops of mustard oil slowly over the Shivling, followed by a wash with clean water.
๐๐. ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ (๐๐๐๐ง) (๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ง-๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก).
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter (Devguru Brihaspati). Pisces natives should perform an Abhishek using water infused with Kesar (saffron) and offer yellow sweets as an offering (bhog). This remedy fosters spiritual growth and brings abundant good luck.
โข ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: Kesar (Saffron) mixed water and Yellow Sweets.
โข ๐๐ก๐ฒ: Pisces is ruled by Jupiter (Guru). Saffron and yellow sweets attract divine blessings, leading to spiritual progress and good fortune.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฐ: Dissolve a few strands of saffron in water for the Abhishek, then offer yellow sweets as a bhog.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐: ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ.