Fasts and festivals are considered to have special importance in Hindu religion. Every date is associated with the worship of some deity and religious rituals. Many important fasts and festivals are going to come this week too, among which Nirjala Ekadashi, Champak Dwadashi, Ganga Snan and Shani Pradosh fast are prominent. According to religious beliefs, special virtues of worship, charity and bathing are obtained on these dates.
Let us know about the major fasts and festivals of this week and their dates.
Nirjala Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi is considered one of the most important Ekadashis of the year. Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this day and devotees observe fast by remaining waterless.
Religious significance: It is believed that by fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi, one gets virtuous results equal to all the Ekadashis of the year.
Champak Dwadashi
Champak Dwadashi is celebrated the next day of Nirjala Ekadashi. On this day, special worship of Lord Vishnu is done and the importance of offering Champa flowers is explained.
Religious significance: It is believed that worshiping on this day with proper rituals brings happiness, prosperity and auspicious results.
Ganga bath
Bathing in Ganga also has special significance on the holy date coming this week. Devotees take bath in river Ganga and do charity.
Religious significance: It is believed that bathing in the Ganga removes sins and attains spiritual purification.
Shani Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh Vrat falling on Saturday is called Shani Pradosh Vrat. It is considered important to obtain the blessings of both Lord Shiva and Shani Dev.
Religious significance: It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva and fasting on this day, obstacles in life are removed and one can get relief from the troubles related to Saturn.
Be careful during fasting and worship
Take bath before worship and wear clean clothes. Worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva with proper rituals. Donate to needy people. Follow satvik food and restraint. Read religious texts and chant mantras.
religious significance of the week
This week is considered very important from religious point of view. Festivals like Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Ganga Snan and Pradosh Vrat provide opportunities to devotees for worship, charity and spiritual practice.
