Vrata is a Sanskrit word that means "vow, resolve, devotion", and refers to pious observances such as fasting and pilgrimage (Tirtha) found in Indian religions.
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What is the importance of fast (Vrat)?
Being a Brahmin, I do observe Fast. But literally,I don't know its importance. I wondered, how being hungry whole day could fulfill your wish. Do GOD pleases when people are hungry?
As, I am a Punjabi and I also studied in Gurbani
Shri Guru Nanak…
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Which Vratas are described in our Shastras
We Hindus perform many vratas-daily, weekly, monthly, annually. Most of these described and detailed in Puranas, Ithihasas and other scriptures.
Opening this question to know which vratas are there and where they are described to know more about the…
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In which book vrata of Thrusday is mentioned ? Could anyone share details of this vrata?
In which book vrata of Thursday is being mentioned. Is this vrata done for God Vishnu ? I want details about this vrata . How is it to be done ?
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Hartalika vrata and it's rules
Hartalika vrata means hariyali Teej.
Does that mean one has to eat a green fruit (hara fal) the day before the vrata day before going to sleep?
On that day does one have to eat a bilvapatra with some water?
Can we eat some sweets and have water…
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