by Gunjuru Ramachandra Shastry and versions by Sadashiva Shastri.

The 16 Somvar Vrat Katha is a sacred Hindu text that comprises 16 stories related to Lord Shiva. These stories are based on the Skanda Purana, one of the largest of the 18 Mahapuranas. The text is a collection of tales that highlight the glory of Lord Shiva and the significance of observing the Somvar Vrat (Monday fast). The stories are meant to inspire devotion, spiritual growth, and enlightenment.