Monday Shubh Muhurat — Auspicious Timings for Shiva Puja

Last updated: 14 June 2026

अंतिम अपडेट: 14 जून 2026

Monday (Chandravaar) is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Moon. Performing puja at the right muhurat multiplies its spiritual merit manifold.

Why is Monday Special?

Soma = Moon; Somvar = Day of the Moon
The Moon rests in Shiva's matted hair — making Shiva puja most auspicious
Sawan Mondays: 500× the regular merit (July–August 2026)
Som Pradosh: Shiva and Parvati bestow special grace on Monday Pradosh Kaal

Monday Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings

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Brahma Muhurat4:24 AM – 5:12 AM

Best for Shiva meditation, mantra chanting, and yoga. Mantra japa at this time yields 1000× merit.

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Morning Puja Time5:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Ideal morning window for Shivalinga abhishek and puja. Sunrise Shiva puja is most auspicious.

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Abhijit Muhurat11:48 AM – 12:36 PM

Day's most auspicious window — for new ventures, business decisions, and auspicious starts.

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Rahu Kaal (Monday)7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Avoid puja, travel, and new starts during this window. Only silent meditation is permitted.

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Business & Meetings10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Mercury hora — business negotiations, contracts, and meetings are fruitful.

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Pradosh Kaal / Som Pradosh5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Monday's Pradosh Kaal is called Som Pradosh — the holiest window for Shiva-Parvati puja.

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Night Puja7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Offer night arghya to Shiva during Nisha Kaal — perform Shiva aarti and name chanting.

Som Pradosh Vrat — Special Significance

When Trayodashi tithi falls on Monday, it is called Som Pradosh — more meritorious than a regular Pradosh. Performing Shiva-Parvati puja between 5–7:30 PM fulfills all wishes.

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What does “Monday Shubh Muhurat Today” tell me?

It explains monday shubh muhurat today from the Vedic Panchang (IST) — what the timing or yoga is, why it matters for daily activity, and the general window it falls in. Exact times shift with the date and your city, so it is read as guidance for planning.

How are these Panchang timings calculated?

They are derived from the local sunrise and sunset and the traditional division of the day in the Vedic Panchang. Because they depend on place and date, always confirm the exact timing against a Vedic Panchang (IST) for your own city before fixing important work.

How should I use this timing in daily life?

Schedule auspicious tasks within the shubh (favourable) windows and avoid starting important work during inauspicious periods such as Rahu Kaal. It is traditional time-guidance to plan your day mindfully, not a rigid rule that decides outcomes.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

“सोमवार आज का शुभ मुहूर्त” मुझे क्या बताता है?

यह सोमवार आज का शुभ मुहूर्त को वैदिक पंचांग (IST) के अनुसार समझाता है — वह समय या योग क्या है, दैनिक कार्य के लिए क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है, और किस सामान्य अवधि में पड़ता है। सटीक समय तिथि व आपके नगर अनुसार बदलता है, अतः इसे योजना हेतु मार्गदर्शन रूप में पढ़ें।

ये पंचांग समय कैसे निकाले जाते हैं?

ये स्थानीय सूर्योदय-सूर्यास्त और वैदिक पंचांग में दिन के पारंपरिक विभाजन से निकाले जाते हैं। चूंकि ये स्थान व तिथि पर निर्भर हैं, महत्वपूर्ण कार्य तय करने से पूर्व अपने नगर के लिए वैदिक पंचांग (IST) से सटीक समय अवश्य मिलाएं।

इस समय का दैनिक जीवन में उपयोग कैसे करें?

शुभ अवधि में मांगलिक कार्य रखें और राहु काल जैसे अशुभ समय में महत्वपूर्ण कार्य आरंभ करने से बचें। यह दिन को सोच-समझकर नियोजित करने का पारंपरिक समय-मार्गदर्शन है, कोई कठोर नियम नहीं जो परिणाम तय करे।

Updated for 2026

2026 के लिए अद्यतन

Independently reviewed for authenticity. Please verify meanings and rituals yourself before following.