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A detailed description of the Saptavara Vrat that are observed on all 7 days of the week including Ravivara Vrat, Somavara Vrat, Mangalavara Vrat is given. The method of fast, the food to be consumed during the fast and the Udyapana Vidhi is also described.
In Hinduism, the nine planets are considered very important under Vedic astrology. The nine planets, Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, etc. widely affect the lives of all living beings. Read about these planets in detail.
The collection of Pradosha Vrat Katha(s) related to all the Pradosha days of the week, such as Ravi Pradosha, Soma Pradosha, Bhauma Pradosha, Budha Pradosha, and others, are provided. Reading and listening to these legends during the Pradosha Vrat is considered highly auspicious. To complete the fast properly, one must read the Vrat Katha associated with it.
There are total Twenty Four (24) Ekadashi Vrata Katha. All 24 Ekadashi in Hindu Calendar not only have different names but also have different Vrata Katha associated with each of them. All Vrata Katha originates from Padma Purana.
A collection of various Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Kathas including Bhalachandra Sankashti Vrat Katha and Krishnapingala Sankashti Vrat Katha is given on this page. Devotees of Lord Ganesha observe Sankashti Vrat to please Him.
All the Amavasya Dates during a year are listed. Amavasya dates are considered very important for performing rituals like Shraddha, Tarpan, etc. for the ancestors. The Moon is not visible in the sky on Amavasya. Many special rituals are performed on Amavasya day.
