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Pradosh Vrat Food – What Can Be Eaten On Pradosh Fasting?

Pradosh Vrat is an important Upvaas (fasting) dedicated to Lord Shiva. Millions of Hindu devotees observe Pradosh Vrat, which is considered highly auspicious by Shiva devotees. The traditional approach is to abstain from food completely on the day. But nowadays a complete fast is not possible for many people. Such people consume certain food items on the Pradosh Vrat day and observe only a partial fast. The most preferred Ekadasi fasting food is Sabudana Khichadi with potatoes and groundnut – but no onion and garlic. Some people opt for a complete fruit diet. Fresh and dried fruits, milk products, and nuts can be consumed on the day. You can take gruel or kanji on the day at night. Drink lots of water.

Harivamsa Purana Text in Hinduism

Harivamsa Purana is an important scripture in Hinduism. It deals with the glories of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Harivasma literally means the dynasty of Hari – one of the names of Lord Vishnu. It is often referred to as the supplement of Mahabharata. Harivamsa is divided into sections – Harivamsa Prava – 55 Chapters Vishnu Prava – 128 Chapters Bhavishya Parva – 155 Chapters. The Purana narrates Krishna’s birth and life, and the description of the age of Kali. Sage Vaishampayana is the narrator of the Purana. Related Story of Vishnu as Gopala – Caretaker of Earth

Ekadasi Prayers in Hindi – Ekadashi Fasting Mantras

Below are Ekadasi prayers in Hindi. One of the most important Ekadashi Fasting Mantras is ‘Om Namo Narayana’ and ‘Om Namo Vasudevaya.’ The other mantras that can be chanted while doing Ekadasi Vrat are: Mantra 1 मूकं   करोति   वाचालं   पंगुलंघयतेगिरिम्।   यत्कृपा   तंहम्   वन्दे   परमानन्दं   माधवम्।। Mantra 2 शान्ताकारं   भुजगशयनं   पद्मनाभं   सुरेशं   विश्वाधारंम   गगनसदृशं   मेधवर्णं   शुभांगम्। लक्ष्मीकान्तं   कमलनयनं   योगिभिध्र्यानगम्यं   वन्देविष्णुं   भवभयहरं   सर्वलोकैकनाथम्।। Mantra 3 शशंक   चक्रं   किरीटकुंडलं   सपीतवस्त्रं   सरसिरूहेक्षणं। सहस्त्राक्षवक्षस्थलकौस्तुभश्रियं   नमामि   विष्णुं   शिरसा   चतुर्भुजम्।।

Putra Ganapati Vratam 2024 date -Vratham By Married Couples To Beget Child

Putra Ganapati Vrata dedicated to Lord Ganesh is observed mainly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is performed for the welfare of children and by married couples without children. Putra Ganapati Vrata 2024 date is March 13. It is observed on the fourth day during the waxing phase of moon in Phalgun month. Some Hindus observe a fast from sunrise to sunset or till the sighting of the moon. It is popularly believed that pujas, prayers and rituals dedicated to Lord Ganesha on Putra Ganapati Vrata will help in getting children. Ganesha temples observe special rituals on the day. Related Varalakshmi Puja Mangala Gowri Puja 

What to do on Amavasya?

Amavasya is the no moon day in Hindu Calendar. As per Hinduism, Amavasya is dedicated to dead ancestors and relatives. Taking holy bath in sacred rivers, giving alms and performing Shradh and Tarpan is considered highly auspicious as per scriptures in Hindu religion. Here are the important things you can do on Amavasya It is believed to be the ideal day to offer prayers to dead family members and take their blessing. Pitr (dead ancestors) can help in desire fulfillment. Planting trees and plants will help in progress in life. Naming them after dead family members will help in desire fulfillment. Giving food to needy and hungry people on Amavas is considered meritorious. Helping the needy in any form alleviates all sufferings and ushers in peace and prosperity. For removal of difficulties in life, one can take bath early morning on Amavasya day and then feed fishes. You can also birds and animals. After thoroughly cleaning the house, lighting ghee lamp at night on Ama