Mandar Sashti Vrat is observed in Magh month as per traditional
Hindu calendar followed in North India . It is
performed for removal of sin and wish fulfilment. Mandar Sashti 2025 date is February 3. It is believed that observing this Vrat dedicated to Surya will help in fulfilment of desires.
The person observing the vrat should eat moderately on the
previous day of the fasting. On the fasting day, prayers are offered to Surya
Bhagavan. It is a complete fast till next day morning.
On the night of the fasting day, the person eats Mandar
flower and sleeps.
The person should offer prayers to the rising sun and
setting sun on the day. He should look into all eight directions and offer
prayers. The mantra chanted is “Om Suryaya Namah.”
Flowers, fruits and other usual puja routine are followed on
the day.
Chanting of Gayatri Mantra is highly meritorious.
The vrat is completed after offering prayers to rising sun
on the Saptami day – the next day morning.
Mandar Sashti can be observed on the sixth day of the waxing
phase of moon in all months – Shukla Paksha Sashti tithi in all Hindu months.
Mandar Sashti is mainly now observed on the Magh Shukla
Paksha Sashti Tithi – the sixth day during the waxing phase of moon in Magh
Month.