1. Abhishek with Raw Milk: Early morning bathing followed by pouring raw milk over the Shiva Lingam is believed to reduce the adverse effects of Chandra Dosha, relieve mental stress, and bring harmony at home.
2. Bilva Patra with ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ Chanting: Offering the sacred three-leaf Bilva patra while mentally chanting the Mahamantra “Om Namah Shivaya” is said to activate luck and accelerate pending tasks.
3. Offering White Flowers: Devotees are advised to offer white flowers such as Kaner, Jasmine, or Datura to enhance meditation, mental stability, and remove negative energies.
4. Charity of White Items or Sweets: Donating white clothing, rice, or sweets to the needy on Monday can mitigate planetary defects and ensure smooth worship when obstacles arise.
5. Lighting Lamps at Shiva Temples: Lighting a sesame or ghee lamp in a Shiva temple during the evening is believed to remove sorrows and invite prosperity into the household.
6. Joint Worship of Shiva-Parvati: Couples seeking harmony in marital life or individuals desiring a suitable life partner can perform joint Shiva-Parvati worship, offering a rose as a symbolic gesture.
7. Applying Honey on Shiva Lingam: Applying honey is said to reduce harsh speech, enhance respect in professional life, and neutralize enmity.
Astrologers explain that Monday is the day of the Moon, and since Lord Shiva wears the Moon on his head, worship on this day yields quick results. Devotees practicing these remedies are believed to achieve mental peace, improved decision-making, and relief from astrological afflictions, reinforcing the spiritual significance of Monday rituals.
