Somvar Vrat/ Monday Fasting/ Karthigai Somavaram Viratham
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It is dedicated to hindu god Lord Shiva. Somavar takes
its name from Soma or Chandra – the hindu moon god. Fasting on the day is done
by many to appease Lord Shiva and get prayers and wishes fulfilled. It is also
believed to help in attaining prosperity and peaceful family life. Somvar Vrat
begins from sunrise on Monday. Usually those devotees observing the Vrat visit
a Lord Shiva temple in the morning and the evening. People also offers Pilva
leaves while doing the pooja. The mantra that is chanted is Om Namah Shivaya.
Mondays in Karthigai Masam (November- December) is also auspicious in Tamil
Nadu. I am dedicating this yummy ladoo for my most
favorite Lord Podhu Aavudayar.
Wheat Flour – 1 cup
Ghee – ½ cup
Cardamom Seeds – 2
Jaggery – ½ cup
To Saute
Ghee – 1 tsp
Cashew Nuts – 2 tsp
Dry Grapes – 2 tsp
Method
In a pan, heat ghee. Add cashew nuts and dry grape and fry this for few seconds and keep aside.
In the same pan, add wheat flour
and roast it till it gets changed in color. And make sure this should not burn.
Add cardamom seeds, jaggery and
keep cook in low flame for about 5 min. And switch off. Then transfer it into
big mixing bowl with fried nuts.
Melt ghee and add it into mixing bowl. When its warm, start making ladoos.
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