Yugavatar Vrat is observed in Bhadrapad month and partaking the
vrat is equal to performing Shradh at Gaya .
Yugavatar Vrat 2025 date is August 21. A special bath is performed by the
devotee performing the fasting.
On the day of the vrat during early morning hours, the
person observing the vrat will rub cow dung, urine of cow (gomutra), mud and
durva grass on the body. The person then takes bath. This bath has medicinal
properties.
Then prayers are offered to Vishnu in a temple or at home.
Some religious scholars are of the view that Treta Yuga began
on the day.
Yugavatar Vrat is observed on the Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha
Trayodashi Tithi – the thirteenth day during the waning phase of moon.