Mahalaxmi Vrat is observed from Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month to Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. This fast is described in Skanda Purana. In this 16-day fast, Maa Lakshmi is worshipped in a proper manner. The one who worships the fast with devotion is blessed by Maa Lakshmi. Mahalaxmi fast lasts for 16 days. Worshiping her in the evening is like offering water to the moon. Therefore, the fast is observed on Chandra Vyapani Tithi. Because it is the custom to offer water to the moon. According to the Panchang, Ashtami Tithi will start at 12:39 pm on September 24, which will last till 12:11 pm on Wednesday, September 25. Moonrise on Ashtami is on Tuesday night, September 24, this fast is observed on Chandra Vyapani Tithi, so the fast can be observed on 24th. However, some women are also observing this fast on September 25.
how to do puja
In this fast, first of all, make a lotus with turmeric at the place of worship of Maa Lakshmi. Spread a stool and put a red cloth on it and place the idol of Maa Lakshmi sitting on an elephant. Fill a clean Kalash with water and place it at the place of worship. Also put a betel leaf in the Kalash and then place a coconut on it. After this, keep Shriyantra in the worship. Decorate Maa with gold-silver coins, fruits and flowers. Bathe Maa with Gangajal and Panchamrit. Kheer is definitely offered on this day. Take 16 makeup items. After this, make a thread with 16 knots, worship it first and tie it on the right hand after the worship. Maa Lakshmi should be worshipped with 16 things. 16 cowries and 16 turmeric knots should also be kept in it. 16 lamps can be placed at different places after the Aarti. After this, feed a couple or 16 girls and give them Dakshina.
How to offer Arghya to the Moon and Parana
Arghya is offered to the moon with raw milk and rice grains and kheer is also offered to it. After this, one of the 16 lamps should be placed in front of it. Some people break their fast on this day, some people break it the next day. The fast should be broken with charanamrit. Do not eat salt on this day and break the fast with sweets and eat satvik food on this day. In the end, one should pray to the mother for forgiveness and pray to the mother to reside permanently.
When will the moon rise: 22:59 at night
When will the moon set: 12:55 next day
The time of moonrise may vary from place to place depending on geographical conditions.
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