Anantarya Vrat is dedicated to the Uma form of Goddess
Parvati. It begins in the Margashirsha month in Hindu lunar calendar. The vrat
is performed for the welfare of children and peace in family. Anantarya Vrat in
2024 begins on December 4.
The vrat is performed on all Tritiya or third day of a
fortnight in Hindu calendar.
The vrat can be performed by both men and women.
The devotee performing the vrat should opt for a vegetarian
food on the previous day of the vrat.
On the day of the vrat after early morning bath, prayers are
performed to Goddess Uma. You can read Lalita Sahasranama.
Food without salt is eaten on the day. Food made using oil
is also avoided on the day.
The vrat should be performed for a year on both the
fortnights.
To perform Annadanam or food donation to poor children on
the day of the vrat is highly meritorious.
Anantarya Vrat begins on Margashirsha Shukla Paksha Tritiya –
third day during the waxing phase of moon in Margashirsh month as per
traditional Hindu lunar calendar in North India
and is observed for a year.