Hindu Vrats & Fasting Calendar
Complete guide to Hindu vrats and fasting observances for Ujjain, India
Vrats
Sacred fasting and spiritual observances
Sankashti Chaturthi
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the 4th day of Krishna Paksha to remove obstacles and bring prosperity.
Ekadashi Dates
Sacred to Lord Vishnu, observed on the 11th day of both lunar fortnights for spiritual purification and moksha.
Pradosham Dates
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights during twilight hours for blessings.
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Monthly Ganesha fasting on Shukla Chaturthi for success, wisdom, and removal of obstacles.
Masik Shivaratri
Monthly Shiva fasting on Krishna Chaturdashi for spiritual growth and Lord Shiva's blessings.
Purnima Vrat Dates
Full moon fasting day, considered highly auspicious for all spiritual practices and deity worship.
Amavasya Dates
New moon day for ancestral worship, pitru tarpan, and seeking blessings from departed souls.
Rohini Vrat Days
Observed when moon transits Rohini nakshatra, sacred to Lord Krishna for prosperity and well-being.
Sankranti
Sun's transition into new zodiac sign, celebrated for new beginnings and honoring Surya Dev.
About Hindu Vrats
In Hinduism, the fasting is known as Vrat or Vratam and Upavas. There are several fasting suggested for happy and peaceful life. In current time, Ekadashi, Pradosh and Sankashti are more prevalent and popular fasting among followers of Hinduism.
Ekadashi Upavas
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is the preserver of life and Ekadashi fasting is suggested and mostly people do for long life, good health and getting rid of the cycle of birth and death i.e. to attain Moksha.
Pradosh Upavas
Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pradosh fasting is suggested and mostly people do to get a compatible life partner, marital bliss, sexual satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
Sankashti Upavas
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti fasting is suggested to get rid of obstacles in life and mostly people do to get difficult work done successfully without any obstructions and impediments.
Ekadashi Vrat and Pradosh Vrat are observed two times in the month while Sankashti Vrat is observed once every month as per Hindu calendar.
Ekadashi and Pradosh on Consecutive Days
Many people observe Ekadashi Vrat as well as Pradosh Vrat. Usually there is a gap of single day between Ekadashi and Pradosh fasting. However, many times they are observed on two consecutive days. Many devotees want to know how to break Ekadashi fast on the next day when Pradosh is getting observed on the same day. It is suggested to do symbolic Ekadashi Parana with only water and continue the Pradosh without actually breaking the fast. Although seems difficult but it is quite normal in Hinduism to fast on two consecutive days.