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Different types of Vrat and Upavasa are prevalent in Hinduism. Devotees observe these fasts for the fulfillment of their specific wishes. Saptavara Vrat dedicated to various Gods and Goddesses, are very popular among the people. Saptavara Vrat means fasts observed according to the weekdays such as Ravivara Vrat, Somavara Vrat, Mangalavara Vrat etc. According to the Vrat Ratnakara, these weekday fasts should ideally be started in the months of Vaishakha, Margashirsha and Magha. By observing these fasts, one not only attains spiritual benefits but also experiences physical and mental well-being. Here, the weekday fasts dedicated to the Gods and Goddesses are described, including their fasting food, Puja Vidhi, and the ritual of conclusion, i.e. Udyapana Vidhi.
The legend of the deities weekday fasts associated with each day of the week have been described. In Hinduism, each day is believed to be associated with a specific deity, and special worship and fasting are performed on that day to please the respective deity.
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