Karthika Somavaram 2026 in Singapore: Four Monday Dates, Vratam Vidhi, Fasting and Sunset Time
Karthika Somavaram 2026 in Singapore falls on four Mondays: 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December. The last Monday is also Masik Shivaratri. The dates are calculated by the Drik Panchang method. This guide covers the vratam vidhi, fasting options, the sunset time for breaking the fast, the close-to-sunrise caveat and tips for a working Monday in Singapore.
Karthika Somavaram 2026 in Singapore falls on four Mondays: 16, 23 and 30 November and 7 December. The last Monday is also Masik Shivaratri.
Quick answer: Karthika Somavaram 2026 Singapore dates are Monday 16 November, Monday 23 November, Monday 30 November and Monday 7 December 2026. The last Monday, 7 December, is also Masik Shivaratri by our calculation, so it is a doubly auspicious day for Shiva devotees.
Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore runs from Tuesday 10 November to Tuesday 8 December. These Singapore dates are calculated by HinduTone using the Drik Panchang method; please confirm them on Drik Panchang for Singapore. Times are Singapore Time (SGT).
Karthika Somavaram 2026 Singapore: the four Mondays
| Somavaram | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mon 16 Nov 2026 | First Monday of the month; tithi changes close to sunrise |
| 2nd | Mon 23 Nov 2026 | Day before Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami (Tue 24 Nov) |
| 3rd | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Waning-moon fortnight |
| 4th | Mon 7 Dec 2026 | Also Masik Shivaratri; tithi changes close to sunrise |
Every Monday inside Karthika Masam is a Karthika Somavaram, so the four Monday dates themselves are firm. What can vary is which tithi is linked with the day.
The close-to-sunrise caveat
A Hindu calendar day takes the tithi that is running at local sunrise. In Singapore, our calculation shows the tithi changing very close to sunrise on 16 November, 17 November and 7 December. When this happens, different panchangs can give different answers. For example, a temple calendar might place Masik Shivaratri on a day next to 7 December.
This does not change the Somavaram itself. For temple pujas, follow your temple's calendar. For your own fast at home, you can follow this guide, Drik Panchang for Singapore, or your family priest.
Other Karthika dates in Singapore
| Event | Date in Singapore (2026) |
|---|---|
| Karthika Masam begins | Tue 10 Nov |
| Nagula Chavithi | Fri 13 Nov |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Sat 21 Nov |
| Ksheerabdi Dwadashi / Tulasi Vivah | Sun 22 Nov |
| Karthigai Deepam and Karthika Pournami | Tue 24 Nov (Purnima 2:13 AM to 10:54 PM) |
| Masik Shivaratri | Mon 7 Dec |
| Karthika Amavasya (month ends) | Tue 8 Dec |
Note that Ekadashi and Dwadashi are one day later in Singapore than in India. For the full month, see Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore.
Why Karthika Mondays matter
Monday, Somavaram, is named after Soma, the Moon, who is said to have been freed from a curse by worshipping Shiva. Karthika is the month most loved by Shiva, so its Mondays carry special merit. In Telugu homes the Karthika Somavaram vratam is one of the main observances of the year. Tamil families in Singapore also honour Shiva through the month of Karthigai, which ends in the festival of lamps.
Somavaram vratam vidhi at home
- Early morning: bathe, wear clean clothes, clean the puja corner and make a short sankalpa (resolution) for the vratam.
- Lamp: light a ghee or sesame-oil lamp. In Karthika, the lamp is the heart of every puja.
- Abhishekam: pour water slowly over a Shiva linga while chanting "Om Namah Shivaya". You can add milk, curd, honey and ghee, and finish with water.
- Bilva: offer bilva leaves in sets of three, along with white flowers, vibhuti and sandal paste. If bilva is not available, offer any clean flowers with devotion.
- Prayer: chant "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times, or recite the Shiva Panchakshara Stotram.
- Evening: after sunset, light the lamp again, offer fruit, do aarti and break the fast.
Fasting options and sunset time
- Nakta vratam: no food during the day; one simple vegetarian meal after sunset.
- Fruit and milk: only fruit, milk and water until evening.
- Full fast: only for healthy adults who are used to fasting.
| Date | Sunset in Singapore (SGT) |
|---|---|
| Mon 9 Nov 2026 (for reference) | 6:51 PM |
| Mon 23 Nov 2026 (2nd Somavaram) | 6:53 PM |
| Tue 24 Nov 2026 (Karthika Pournami) | 6:54 PM |
Singapore's sunset stays near 6:50 to 7 PM all month, so the time to break the fast is almost the same on every Karthika Monday. Check a local almanac for the exact minute on 16 and 30 November and 7 December.
Masik Shivaratri on Monday 7 December
By our calculation, Masik Shivaratri falls on the last Somavaram, Monday 7 December 2026, as it does in India. Devotees often keep the Monday fast, do an evening abhishekam and a short prayer late at night. Because of the close-to-sunrise caveat, check your temple's calendar for its Shivaratri puja. Read more in Karthika Masa Shivaratri 2026.
Tips for a working Monday in Singapore
- Do a short abhishekam before you leave for work, and keep the main lamp and aarti for the evening.
- Carry water, fruit or milk if you keep a partial fast. Singapore's heat and humidity make dehydration a real risk.
- In an HDB flat, keep the lamp on a metal plate away from curtains and never leave it alone.
- If you want to join a temple puja on a Karthika Monday, check your temple's website or notice board for times.
- Singapore is two and a half hours ahead of India. Your 7 PM aarti is 4:30 PM in India.
For temples, see Shiva temples for Karthika Masam 2026 in Singapore.
Health note
A long fast is not right for everyone. Elders, diabetics, people with heart, kidney or blood-pressure conditions, pregnant or nursing women, children and anyone on regular medicine should consult a doctor first and keep a gentle fast. Shiva is pleased by devotion, not by harm to the body.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Karthika Somavaram 2026 dates in Singapore?
By our calculation, the four Karthika Somavarams in Singapore are Monday 16 November, Monday 23 November, Monday 30 November and Monday 7 December 2026. Karthika Masam begins on Tuesday 10 November, so Monday 9 November is not included.
Is Masik Shivaratri on a Somavaram in Singapore?
By our calculation, yes: Masik Shivaratri falls on Monday 7 December 2026, the last Karthika Somavaram. However, the tithi changes close to sunrise that day, so some temple calendars may show Shivaratri on a neighbouring day.
What time should I break the Somavaram fast in Singapore?
Many devotees break the fast after sunset. Sunset in Singapore is at 6:51 PM on 9 November and 6:53 PM on 23 November 2026, so plan for about 6:50 to 7 PM on each Karthika Monday.
Are these dates from Drik Panchang?
They are calculated by HinduTone using the Drik Panchang method. They match Drik Panchang in our checks for other countries, but please confirm them on Drik Panchang for Singapore.
Can I do the Somavaram puja without a temple visit?
Yes. A simple abhishekam at home with water, a lamp, bilva leaves or flowers and the chant "Om Namah Shivaya" is a complete offering.
Is fasting safe in Singapore's heat?
Singapore is hot and humid, so drink enough water. Elders, diabetics, pregnant women, children and anyone on medicine should consult a doctor and keep a gentle fast, such as fruit and milk.
Editor's note
Editor's note (6 October 2026): This guide has been restored at its original address after the earlier version was lost. The Singapore dates and sunset times are calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method and are given in Singapore Time. Some dates are close to a sunrise boundary, so please confirm them on Drik Panchang for Singapore and follow your temple's calendar for temple pujas. The fasting advice is general and is not medical advice.
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