Monday fast is a traditional religious practice mainly observed by unmarried women having difficulty finding a suitable life partner. It is believed that observing this fast, known as 'solah somvar vrat', for 16 weeks starting from the first Monday of Shravan month will please Lord Shiva and bless unmarried women with a fulfilling marriage and a happy married life. Although anyone can observe this fast, it is mainly undertaken by those wishing to worship Lord Shiva.