One day, Sage Narada visited their home. Gunasundari served him with devotion. Pleased, Narada asked her father, “What troubles you?” The Brahmin replied, “My daughter is pure and kind, yet no one seeks her hand.”
Within weeks, a handsome, righteous prince from a neighboring kingdom saw her at a temple, fell in love, and sought her hand. They married with great joy. Gunasundari lived a happy, prosperous life. 16 somvar vrat katha in odia
Narada smiled and said, “Let her observe the with complete faith. This fast, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, grants the desired husband and removes all marriage obstacles.” One day, Sage Narada visited their home
If you would like a full Odia-language text of the katha (in Odia script) or an audio version, let me know and I can assist further. They married with great joy
Gunasundari immediately began the vrat. She woke early every Monday, bathed, worshipped a Shiva Linga with bel leaves, milk, and incense, and listened to this very katha. She fasted through the day, breaking it only at night after praying to the moon.
After 16 Mondays, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati appeared in her dream. Parvati said, “Your devotion is pure. Soon you will marry a prince of great character.”
One day, Sage Narada visited their home. Gunasundari served him with devotion. Pleased, Narada asked her father, “What troubles you?” The Brahmin replied, “My daughter is pure and kind, yet no one seeks her hand.”
Within weeks, a handsome, righteous prince from a neighboring kingdom saw her at a temple, fell in love, and sought her hand. They married with great joy. Gunasundari lived a happy, prosperous life.
Narada smiled and said, “Let her observe the with complete faith. This fast, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, grants the desired husband and removes all marriage obstacles.”
If you would like a full Odia-language text of the katha (in Odia script) or an audio version, let me know and I can assist further.
Gunasundari immediately began the vrat. She woke early every Monday, bathed, worshipped a Shiva Linga with bel leaves, milk, and incense, and listened to this very katha. She fasted through the day, breaking it only at night after praying to the moon.
After 16 Mondays, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati appeared in her dream. Parvati said, “Your devotion is pure. Soon you will marry a prince of great character.”