Why Rock Salt Is Eaten During Sawan Somvar Fasts

The holy month of Sawan envelops the country in an aura of intense devotion, drawing millions of faithful followers to observe sacred fasts (vrats) every Monday to seek the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. While some devotees practice strict fruit-only fasts without salt, others partake in sattvic meals. However, a common observation across every household during Sawan is the strict preference for rock salt (sendha namak