Lord Shiva Karthika Somavara Vratam gives Monday Shiva worship a special place within the Telugu Karthika season. Its familiar features are bathing, Shiva puja or temple abhishekam, fasting or a restrained meal, evening lamps, and devotional reading. The observance can be simple while remaining attentive and consistent. Beginning the day Rise early, bathe, and make the sankalpam according to the family custom. A cold-water or river bath is part of some traditional description