Uma Maheshwara Vratam, also known as Uma Maheshvara Vrata, is dedicated to Shiva and Parvati and is observed on the 14th day or the full moon day in the Bhadrapad month as per traditional Kannada calendar. In the Tamil Calendar, it is observed in the Puratassi month. In 2010, Uma Maheshvara Vratam as per Kannada calendar is on September 23.
How to perform pooja ?
A murti of Uma and Maheshwara (Shiva and Parvati) made of metal is worshipped on the day. The devotee observes a fast during the day and eats only after sunset on the day.
It is believed that the desires of the devotee will be fulfilled, if he observes the Uma Maheshwara Vratam.
Earlier, the Vrata was observed for 12 years on the full moon day in the Bhadrapad month. On the final year the metal murti of Uma and Maheshwara was donated to a Shiva temple.
Today as per Tamil calendar, Uma Maheshwara Vratam is observed in Puratassi month. The Vrata can be observed on the Ashtami (eight day during waxing phase of moon), or Chaturdasi (14th day during waxing phase of moon) or Ammavasi (no moon day) or Pournima (full moon day).
Legend :
Information about Uma maheswara Vratham is available in "Siva Rahasyam" . Once Durvasa Maharshi presented a vilvam mala gifted by Lord Siva to him, to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu indifferently threw the mala on Garuda. Durvasa Maharshi got annoyed and cursed Lord Vishnu. The Maharshi said that Lord Vishnu is too proud since he has Maha lakshmi as his wife and that is why he threw the vilva mala. He cursed that Lord Vishnu will lose Maha Lakshmi and Garuda . Accordingly both Mahalakshmi and Garuda disappered in the pal kadal. Lord Vishnu under distress was roaming about in the forest and on his way met Gauthama Maharshi. Realising Lord Vishnu's distress Gauthama Maharshi suggested this Vratham as pariharam. Accordingly Lord Vishnu conducted the vratham and got back Mahalakshmi and Garuda.
Who ever does this Vratham is believed to receive all desired benefits. This Vratham is observed on full moon day in Purattasi / Thulam month ( September- Ocotber) Whole day fasting is undertaken and completed with Uma-Maheswara Puja
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