What should one do if periods come during the 16 Monday fast? Know the Rules according to Hindu belief
What Should Be Done If Periods Come During The Sixteen Monday Fast: The month of Sawan is considered to be the best time to worship Lord Shiva. During this time, many women and girls keep a fast on sixteen Mondays so that they can get happiness and peace in life, a good life partner, and marital prosperity. But often this question comes up-if periods come during the fast, then how to do the puja? Will it be appropriate to continue the fast?
In Sanatan Dharma, menstruation is not considered impure, but a time of natural rest. It has been made clear in texts like the Skanda Purana and the Manusmriti that women should be allowed mental and physical rest during this period by keeping them free from worship and rituals. This prohibition is not any kind of discrimination, but a natural and affectionate arrangement.
How to observe the fast in a period?
Even if menstruation begins on the day of the fast, the fast is not broken. You can maintain inner devotion while abstaining from physical acts of worship:
- Chant “Om Namah Shivay” in your mind.
- Listen to Shiv Vrat Katha through audio or remember it.
- Maintain restraint by eating fruits or a satvik diet during the fast.
- When you become pure, then perform the puja that you left with a resolution later.
- Lord Shiva is hungry for devotion and emotion; he is above the limitations of the body. If you menstruate during the sixteen Monday fast, do not panic. You can continue the fast with mind, words, and determination. This is the identity of true devotion and faith, which Bholenath accepts.
