According to the Hindu calendar, two major fasts and festivals are being celebrated this week—Rambha Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi fast. Both have special importance from the religious point of view and devotees perform them with full rituals.
Importance of Rambha Teej
Rambha Teej fast is especially observed by married women. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Rambha on this day increases happiness, good fortune and love in married life.
During this fast, women observe fast and worship and pray for the long life and happy life of their husbands. In many places it is also considered a fast associated with beauty and good fortune.
Importance of Ganesh Chaturthi fast
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganapati, the remover of obstacles, and pray for the removal of obstacles in life.
It is believed that by observing fast on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi and worshiping Lord Ganesha as per the rituals, one gets success in all tasks and there is happiness and peace in the house.
Importance of calendar and date
In Hindu religion, Tithi and Panchang have special importance to get the right results of any fast or festival. According to the Panchang, worshiping at an auspicious time gives full results of the fast.
This week, both the fasts are falling on auspicious dates, due to which their religious importance increases even more.
What is done during fasting?
Devotees during these fasts-
Keep fast, do puja and chant mantras, worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Rambha, do charity and maintain a religious atmosphere at home.