Shukrawar Vrat and Katha
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- Shukrawar Vrat and Katha
- Friday, 03 January 2025
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Friday is dedicated to Mata Lakshmi and Mata Santoshi. This fast is especially observed by women.
In Hinduism, seven days of the week are dedicated to some deity. In this way, the day of Friday also holds importance in Hindu religion. Friday is dedicated to Mata Lakshmi and Mata Santoshi. This fast is especially observed by women. Men can also do this fast. Friday fasting is considered very fruitful. On this day there is a law to worship both Mata Lakshmi and Mata Santoshi. Some people observe fast of Mata Lakshmi and others observe fast of Mata Santoshi. The purpose of fasting is only one, to fulfill one's wishes and to get the blessings of the mother.
Fasting for lakshmi mata
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped and fasted on Friday. This fast is also called Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat. Mata Lakshmi is said to be the goddess of wealth and glory. The person who fasts on Friday for Goddess Lakshmi gets wealth, happiness, prosperity and children. It is written in the aarti of Mata Lakshmi that "the house in which you have good qualities, you cannot sleep, your mind does not throb" i.e. in the house where Goddess Lakshmi resides, then the good qualities come in the house and No matter what calamity comes, the mind does not panic.
Forms of Vaibhav Lakshmi
Many forms of Bhagwati Lakshmi are described in the Puranas, but at the time of 'Shri Maa Vaibhav Laxmi Vrat', these forms should be specially meditated upon with 'Shri Yantra' - 1. Shri Dhan Lakshmi, 2. Shri Gaja Lakshmi, 3. Shri Aishwarya Lakshmi, 4. Shri Adhi Lakshmi, 5. Shri Vijaya Lakshmi, 6. Shri Dhanya Lakshmi, 7. Shri Veer Lakshmi, 8. Shri Santana Lakshmi.
When can we do Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat?
This Friday fast can be started from any Friday. If this fast is a Friday of Shukla Paksha, then it is good.
While starting this fast, the fasting person should take a resolution that how many Fridays will he fast. For this, 7, 11, 21, 31, 51, and 101 can be fasted on Fridays.
Worship of Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat
To observe the fast on Friday, the people should wake up in the Brahma Muhurta and take a bath and wear clean clothes. After wearing clothes, one should take a vow to fast in front of the mother. The idol and Shri Yantra of Goddess Lakshmi should be installed at any place in the house. Mata Rani should be worshiped in the evening. One should listen to the story of Vaibhav Lakshmi and offer it to her. After distributing the prasad, the fast can have one meal at a time.
Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat Katha
Once during Mahabharata period, Maharishi Ved Vyas Ji visited Hastinapur. Maharaj Dhritarashtra invited him to visit her palace. Rani Gandhari and Rani Kunti asked Muni Ved Vyas that you, Muni, tell me how to remain the mother Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi and prosperity in our kingdom. On hearing this, Ved Vyas Ji said that if you want happiness and prosperity in your state, then annually Ashwini Krishna Ashtami should be duly fasted to Shri Mahalakshmi. Read More...
Fasting for Santoshi Mata
Mata Santoshi is worshiped and fasted on Friday. This fast is also called Santoshi Vrat. The person who fasts on Friday for Mata Santoshi gets wealth, happiness, prosperity and children. Mother Santoshi's fast has special significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, Mata Santoshi is the daughter of Lord Ganesha. It is said that by worshiping Mata Santoshi, there is a flow of contentment in life. Worshiping Mata Santoshi is believed to remove wealth and marriage related problems.
When can Santoshi Mata fast?
This Friday fast can be started from any Friday. If this fast is a Friday of Shukla Paksha, then it is good. For happiness and good fortune, 16 Fridays of Mata Santoshi should be fasted.
What is eaten during the fast of Santoshi Maa?
Men and women observing the fast of Santoshi Mata should not eat or touch sour things. The offerings offered to Mata Santoshi should also be eaten with jaggery and gram fasting.
Santoshi Vrat Puja
To observe the fast on Friday, the people should wake up in the Brahma Muhurta and take a bath and wear clean clothes. After wearing clothes, one should take a vow to fast in front of the mother. The idol of Mata Santoshi should be installed at any place in the house. Mata Rani should be worshiped in the evening. One should listen to the story of Santoshi Vrat and Prasad offer it to them. After distributing the prasad, the fast can have one meal at a time. But sour things should not be consumed in food.
Maa Santoshi Vrat Katha
There was an old woman, she had seven sons. There were 6 earners while one was Nikkama. The old lady would cook the kitchen of the six sons, provide food and give whatever was left of her to the seventh. One day he said to his wife - Look at how much my mother loves me. She said - why not everyone's liar who feeds you. He said - this cannot happen. I can not believe until I see with my eyes. Daughter-in-law laughed and said- If you see then you will agree. Read More...
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