Ekadashi
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day and is traditionally observed with fasting and Vishnu worship.
Devotees observe Ekadashi for spiritual discipline, prayer, and breaking the fast during the correct Dwadashi parana window.
Vrat Knowledge
Fasts And Vrats
A concise guide to Hindu fasts and vrats, including recurring observances such as Ekadashi, Pradosh, Sankashti, and weekly fasts.
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth vrat date, moonrise timing, Chaturthi tithi, and local panchang.
Karwa Chauth vrat date, moonrise timing, Chaturthi tithi, and local panchang.
Chaiti Chhath
Chaiti Chhath carries the same solar devotion as Kartik Chhath in a spring observance.
Devotees offer arghya to the setting and rising sun with strict fasting traditions.
Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja thanks Surya for sustaining life and seeks blessings for family wellbeing.
It is celebrated with nahay khay, kharna, sandhya arghya, and usha arghya rituals.
Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej celebrates the union of Shiva and Parvati and the fertility of monsoon season.
It is observed with fasting, swings, songs, green attire, and prayers for marital wellbeing.
Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej honors Parvati's penance and resolve before her marriage to Shiva.
Devotees observe fasting, worship Shiva-Parvati, and follow regional vrat traditions.
Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda
Sheetala Ashtami seeks protection, health, and blessings from Goddess Sheetala.
Families traditionally worship Sheetala Mata and follow regional Basoda food customs.
Varalakshmi Vratham
Varalakshmi Vratham honors Lakshmi as the giver of prosperity, health, and auspiciousness.
Devotees perform Lakshmi puja, tie sacred threads, and prepare offerings.
Somvar Vrat
Somvar Vrat is observed for Shiva worship, discipline, and devotional prayer.
Devotees fast on Mondays, visit Shiva temples, and offer water or bilva leaves.
Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed for Ganesha worship and removal of obstacles.
Devotees fast through the day and worship Ganesha after moonrise according to local tradition.
Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh Vrat is tied to the twilight period on Trayodashi and Shiva worship.
Devotees fast and perform evening Shiva puja during the pradosha period.
Masik Durgashtami
Masik Durgashtami honors Durga and shakti through a monthly vrat.
Devotees worship Durga and observe fasting or prayers according to family tradition.
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi is a recurring Ganesha observance distinct from annual Ganesh Chaturthi.
Devotees perform Ganesha puja and observe the vrat on Shukla Chaturthi.
Masik Shivaratri
Masik Shivaratri is a recurring Shiva vrat observed before Amavasya.
Devotees fast, meditate, and worship Shiva at night according to local practice.
Masik Skanda Sashti
Skanda Sashti honors Murugan and is observed for courage, protection, and devotion.
Devotees worship Skanda and observe fasting or prayers on Shukla Shashthi.
Rohini Vrat
Rohini Vrat is observed in Jain and regional Hindu traditions for wellbeing and devotion.
Devotees observe fasting and prayers when Rohini Nakshatra prevails locally.