Abadhak Vrat is observed in Jyeshta month (May – June) as
per traditional Hindu calendar in North India .
Abadhak Vrat 2019 date is June 15. The popular belief is that observing this
vrat will help in removing all sort of bad luck. It is also performed for
removing foul or bad smell from the body.
Abadhak Vrat is dedicated to Surya, the sun god.
On the morning of the vrat a person takes bath in river,
pond or in home. Then prayers are offered to Ganesha and rising sun. The person
then offers prayers to Shwet Aak Tree or Rakta Karveer Tree or Nimba Tree.
The fasting is observed on the day from morning or evening
till the setting of sun.
It is believed that a person who performs the vrat will have
a clean and healthy body and lady luck will smile on him.
The vrat is observed on the Jyeshta Shukla Paksha Trayodasi
or the thirteenth day during the waxing phase of moon.