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Vratas & Observances

Fasting guidance, puja vidhi, and traditional katha for regularly observed Hindu vratas — rooted in shastriya tradition.

Weekly Vratas

8 vratas

Somvar VratWeekly

Somvar Vrat

Monday fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed every week

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Santoshi Mata VratWeekly

Santoshi Mata Vrat

Friday fast for Santoshi Mata — the goddess of contentment

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Brihaspati VratWeekly

Brihaspati Vrat

A Thursday fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati (Jupiter) for wealth, wisdom, and family prosperity

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Ravi VratWeekly

Ravi Vrat

Sunday fast dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) for health, vitality, and prosperity

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Shukra VratWeekly

Shukra Vrat

Friday fast dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and the planet Venus (Shukra) for wealth, love, and beauty

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Budh VratWeekly

Budh Vrat

Wednesday fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the planet Mercury (Budh) for intellect, communication, and business success

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Mangalvar VratWeekly

Mangalvar Vrat

Tuesday fast dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Mangal Dev, for courage and victory

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Shanivar VratWeekly

Shanivar Vrat

Saturday fast dedicated to Shani Dev, the lord of karma and justice

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Monthly Observances

10 vratas

EkadashiMonthly

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day, observed twice each month

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PradoshMonthly

Pradosh

The evening twilight vrat observed twice each month

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PurnimaMonthly

Purnima

The full moon day, once every lunar month

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AmavasyaMonthly

Amavasya

The new moon day, once every lunar month

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Satyanarayan VratMonthly

Satyanarayan Vrat

A household puja for Lord Vishnu — performed on Purnima and auspicious occasions

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Sankashti ChaturthiMonthly

Sankashti Chaturthi

Monthly fast for Lord Ganesha — Krishna Chaturthi of every month

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Masik ShivaratriMonthly

Masik Shivaratri

Monthly Shiva fast on Krishna Chaturdashi — observed every lunar month

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Vinayaka ChaturthiMonthly

Vinayaka Chaturthi

The monthly bright-fortnight fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, worshipped during Madhyahna for intellect and obstacle removal

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Bhauma Pradosh VratMonthly

Bhauma Pradosh Vrat

The sacred Tuesday Pradosha fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mangala Deva for debt relief and vitality

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Shani Pradosh VratMonthly

Shani Pradosh Vrat

The highly auspicious Saturday Pradosha fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shani Deva for progeny, longevity, and liberation from Saturnine doshas

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Annual Vratas

34 vratas

Haritalika TeejAnnual

Haritalika Teej

The day Parvati won Shiva — a vrat of lifelong devotion

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Karwa ChauthAnnual

Karwa Chauth

A wife's all-day fast for her husband's long life and prosperity

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Ahoi AshtamiAnnual

Ahoi Ashtami

A mother's fast for the long life and well-being of her children

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Nirjala EkadashiAnnual

Nirjala Ekadashi

The supreme Ekadashi — a waterless fast on Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi

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Mangala Gauri VratAnnual

Mangala Gauri Vrat

A vrat for Goddess Parvati — observed on every Tuesday of Shravan month

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Skanda SashtiAnnual

Skanda Sashti

Six-day vrat for Lord Murugan — culminating in the defeat of demon Surapadman

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Vat Savitri VratAnnual

Vat Savitri Vrat

A vrat of wifely devotion observed on Jyeshtha Amavasya, in honour of the Savitri–Satyavan legend

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Jitiya VratAnnual

Jitiya Vrat

A 24-hour nirjala fast observed by mothers on Ashwin Krishna Ashtami for their children's longevity

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Sheetala Saptami VratAnnual

Sheetala Saptami Vrat

A fast in honour of Sheetala Mata observed on Baisakh Krishna Saptami for family health and protection

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Anant Chaturdashi VratAnnual

Anant Chaturdashi Vrat

A vrat on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturdashi honouring Ananta (the infinite form of Vishnu) with 14-knotted sacred thread

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Sakat Chauth VratAnnual

Sakat Chauth Vrat

A fast on Magh Krishna Chaturthi by mothers for removing obstacles from their children's lives

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Sharad Purnima VratAnnual

Sharad Purnima Vrat

An autumnal full-moon vrat on Ashwin Purnima — night of Lakshmi's descent and the nectar-filled moonlight (Kheer Purnima)

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Chhoti Teej VratAnnual

Chhoti Teej Vrat

A monsoon vrat on Shravan Shukla Tritiya celebrating the reunion of Parvati and Shiva — Hariyali Teej

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Tulsi Vivah VratAnnual

Tulsi Vivah Vrat

The sacred celestial wedding of Tulsi Mata and Lord Vishnu (Shaligram), kept on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi or Dwadashi

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Govatsa Dwadashi VratAnnual

Govatsa Dwadashi Vrat

A vrat honouring the sacred cow and her calf on Kartik Krishna Dwadashi — observed by mothers for sons' welfare

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Kartik Purnima VratAnnual

Kartik Purnima Vrat

The most auspicious full moon — Dev Deepawali, Tripurari Purnima — fasting and holy bath for liberation

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Devshayani EkadashiAnnual

Devshayani Ekadashi

The Ekadashi on which Lord Vishnu enters cosmic sleep — beginning of the four-month Chaturmas period

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Devutthana EkadashiAnnual

Devutthana Ekadashi

Vishnu's awakening after four months of cosmic sleep — end of Chaturmas, beginning of Hindu wedding season

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Mauni Amavasya VratAnnual

Mauni Amavasya Vrat

The sacred silent fast on Magh Amavasya — a vow of complete silence for spiritual purification

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Putrada EkadashiAnnual

Putrada Ekadashi

The 'son-bestowing' Ekadashi of Paush Shukla — fasted by couples seeking children and family welfare

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Amalaki EkadashiAnnual

Amalaki Ekadashi

Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi — the Ekadashi of the sacred amla (gooseberry) tree, a day of exceptional merit

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Varuthini EkadashiAnnual

Varuthini Ekadashi

Vaishakh Krishna Ekadashi — fasting for liberation from sins, long life, and Vishnu's grace

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Somvati AmavasyaAnnual

Somvati Amavasya

The no-moon day that falls on a Monday — exceptionally sacred for Shiva and ancestors

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Mahalakshmi VratAnnual

Mahalakshmi Vrat

16-day vrat of Goddess Mahalakshmi observed in Bhadrapada — for abundance and prosperity

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Rishi PanchamiAnnual

Rishi Panchami

Vrat of the Seven Sages — observed the day after Haritalika Teej for purification

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Varalakshmi VratamAnnual

Varalakshmi Vratam

The sacred Friday fast dedicated to Goddess Varalakshmi for Saubhagya, prosperity, and family well-being

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Mokshada EkadashiAnnual

Mokshada Ekadashi

The liberation-granting Ekadashi celebrated on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, coinciding with Gita Jayanti and Vaikuntha Ekadashi

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Kamada EkadashiAnnual

Kamada Ekadashi

The wish-fulfilling first Ekadashi of the Hindu New Year on Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi

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Yogini EkadashiAnnual

Yogini Ekadashi

The supreme affliction-cleansing Ekadashi observed on Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi before the onset of Chaturmas

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Utpanna EkadashiAnnual

Utpanna Ekadashi

The divine origin of Goddess Ekadashi — the sacred birthplace of all 24 Ekadashis on Margashirsha Krishna Ekadashi

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Radha AshtamiAnnual

Radha Ashtami

The divine appearance day of Shri Radha Rani on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami — observed with midday Mahabhishek and deep devotion

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Hal Shasthi Vrat (Har Chhath)Annual

Hal Shasthi Vrat (Har Chhath)

Sacred observance on Bhadrapada Krishna Shasthi celebrating Balarama Jayanti — observed by mothers for children's longevity with wild unploughed grain and buffalo milk

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Kojagari Vrat (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)Annual

Kojagari Vrat (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja)

The celestial autumn night vigil on Ashwin Purnima when Goddess Mahalakshmi descends to earth asking 'Ko Jagarti?' (Who is awake?)

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Kajari Teej (Badi Teej)Annual

Kajari Teej (Badi Teej)

A beloved monsoon vrata on Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Neemdi Mata, and sacred Sattu offerings

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