What is Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan?
Solah Somvar Vrat is a vow of fasting and worshipping Shiva and Parvati on sixteen consecutive Mondays — kept for a good marriage, a happy married life and the family’s well-being. On the seventeenth Monday the vow is completed with the udyapan puja and a havan.
The vrata is usually begun on a Monday of Shravana, Kartika or Margashirsha. Each Monday the devotee fasts, worships Shiva and Parvati and reads the Solah Somvar vrat katha.
Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan in Pune
In Maharashtra it is often kept in Shravan, with Shiv puja and a Monday fast.
Gurujis follow Maharashtrian Rigvedi and Yajurvedi practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Marathi or Hindi. Muhurthams follow the Marathi panchang.
Shiva temples in and around Pune
- Parvati Hill Temple
Areas we cover in and around Pune
- Kothrud
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Viman Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Kharadi
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Magarpatta
How Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan is performed
A typical Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati puja and sankalpa for the completion of the vrata
- 2Kalasha sthapana and Shiva–Parvati avahanam
- 3Abhishekam of the Shiva Lingam
- 4Shodashopachara puja with bilva and white flowers
- 5Solah Somvar vrat katha
- 6Havan with Shiva mantras and purnahuti
- 7Churma prasad, aarti and dakshina
Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan samagri list
- Shivling or picture
- Milk, curd, honey, ghee and Ganga jal
- Bilva leaves, dhatura and white flowers
- Havan samagri
- Wheat flour, jaggery and ghee for churma
- Fruits and sweets
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan
Benefits
- A suitable life partner for those seeking marriage
- Harmony and long married life for couples
- Fulfilment of the vow’s sankalpa
- Blessings of Shiva and Parvati for the family
When to perform
- Begun on a Monday of Shravana, Kartika or Margashirsha
- Sixteen consecutive Mondays of fasting and puja
- Udyapan on the seventeenth Monday
Why book Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan in Pune with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
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You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Marathi and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
Talk to a pandit about Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan
Not sure of the date or what to prepare? A verified pandit calls you in Marathi to fix the muhurat and plan the solah somvar vrat udyapan — from ₹301.
How to book Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan in Pune
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Choose Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Pune and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan cost in Pune?
With Stuti Mandir, Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan in Pune starts from ₹4,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose and express booking; the family keeps the samagri ready from the pandit's list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan in Pune?
Yes. Gurujis follow Maharashtrian Rigvedi and Yajurvedi practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Marathi or Hindi. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Pune do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Pune and nearby areas, including Kothrud, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Viman Nagar. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan take?
About 2 to 2.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan?
The main items are shivling or picture, milk, curd, honey, ghee and ganga jal, bilva leaves, dhatura and white flowers, havan samagri and wheat flour, jaggery and ghee for churma. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, in time for your family to arrange it.
Is the pandit needed every Monday?
No. The sixteen Mondays are kept by the devotee; the pandit is booked for the udyapan on the seventeenth Monday (and the first Monday if you want to learn the vidhi).
Can men keep Solah Somvar?
Yes. Though widely kept by women for a good husband, men and couples keep it too for any sankalpa.
What prasad is made for the udyapan?
Churma made from wheat flour, ghee and jaggery — traditionally divided in three parts: for Shiva, for the family and for others.
How do I book Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan in Pune?
Open the Solah Somvar Vrat Udyapan booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Pune address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.