Somnath Brata katha Odia
Somanath Brata, or Somnath Vrata, is observed in Orissa on the Vijaya Dasami or Dasara day. The Brata is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The ritual is performed by women and includes fasting and reading the story of Somnath. Women fast on the day from sunrise and the fast is broken upon the completion of the puja.
Somanath Brata rituals are held in the evening and various types of offerings are made tp Shiva and this includes a sweet made using wheat, grated coconut, sugar and spices known as Manda Pitha. Other offerings are ten different types of fruits and ten types of flowers.
Somnath Brata katha
You can download the Somnath Brata Katha in PDF format using the link given below.