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Title track - Sai Tere Hazaaron Namm

This is fourth Bhajan and title track from Album - Sai Tere Hazaaron Naam sung by Rana Gill.

In this Bhajan, singer says that Shri Sai Baba helps to His devotees with countless hands in their needy days.

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Khaali Haath Na - Sai Tere Hazaaron Naam

This is third Bhajan from Album - Sai Tere Hazaaron Naam, sung by Rana Gill.

In this Bhajan, singer says that Nobody returns empty handed from the Darbar of Sadguru Shri Sai Baba.

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Jagat Vidhata Ho - Sai Tere Hazaaron Naam

This is second Bhajan from Album- Sa i Tere Hazaaon Naam, sung by Rana Gill.

In this Bhajan, singer says that Shirdiwale Shri Sai Baba is supreme power of world and an ocean of kindness.

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Maa Durga Siddha Mantras





Durga Stutti: Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Sarva mangala mangalye shive sarvaartha saadhike Sharanye trayambake Gauri Narayani namosthute Sloka meaningsarva mangala mangalye – To auspiciousness of all auspiciousness
shiva -to the Good
sarvarrtha saadhike – to the accomplisher of all objectives
sharanye – to the Source of Refuge
tryambake – to the mother of the three worlds.
Gauri – to the Goddess who is Rays of Light
Naaraayani – Exposer of consciousness
Namostute- We bow to you again and again. We worship you.
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shanti rupena sansitha
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shakti rupena sansthita
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, matra rupena sansthita
Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha!
Sloka meaning:
The goddess who is omnipresent as the personification of universal mother
The goddess who is omnipresent as the embodiment of power
The goddess who is omnipresent as the symbol of peace
I bow to her, I bow to her, I bow to her again & again.
Durga Stutti: Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Sloka meaning:
OH Goddess (Devi) who resides everywhere in all living beings as intelligence and beauty
I salute to you. Take my salutations again and again.
Namoh devyai mahadevyai shivayai satatam namah
Namah prakrutyai bhadraayai niyataah pranataahsma taam
Jagdamb Vichitramatra Kim Paripoorna Karunaasti Chenmayi I
Aparadha Parampara Param Na Hi Mata Samupekshate Sutam II
O mother of the world Jagdamba, you are the one who looks after her children. Your love and kindness towards me is no surprise O mother goddess. Being a mother you forget all our sins and correct us without abandoning your children. One of the most sought after mantra for Goddess Chamonda…
AUM AING HRING KLEENG CHAMUNDAYE VICHCHEY AUM Mantra or sloka for Devi Annapoorna (Goddess Food)
Annapoorne sadapoorne shankarah praanavallabhe Njana vairaagya sidhyardham bhikshaam dehi cha parvati
Om Durge Smritaa Harasi Bheeti Masesha Jantoehoe
Swasthai Smritha Mathi Matheeva Shubhaam Dadaasi
Daaridrya Dukha Bhaya Haarini Kaa twadanyaa
Sarwopakaara Karanaaya saaardra Chthaaha
Sloka or mantra for overcoming problems
Om Sharanaagata Deenaartha paritraana paraayaney
Sarwa syarthi harey devi Naraayani Namostutey
Mantra for Shakti
Om Sarwa swarupey sareshey sarwa shakthi samanwithey
Bhayebhya Straahinoe Devi Durgey devi namostuthey
Durga Stutti
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Sloka Meaning: Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who dwells in all living beings as power and maya of Lord Vishnu.

Story Of Navratri




Navaratri Story - The story associated with Navratri can be found in various Hindu religious texts like Markandeya Purana, Vamana Purana, Varaha Purana, Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana, Devi Bhagavatam and Kalika Purana. The story of Navratra is the symbolic message of the fact that however glorious and powerful the evil become, at the end it is the goodness that wins over all of the evil. The story is associated with Maa Durga and Mahisasura, the buffalo headed demon. The story begins from the life of two sons of Danu called Rambha and Karambha who performed austerities by to gain extreme power and authority. When their prayers became deeper and austerities became exceptional, the King of the heaven God Indra got perturbed. Out of fear, he killed Karambha. Rambha, who came to know about his brother’s death, became more stubborn to win over the Gods. He increased the intensity of his austerities and finally got several boons from gods like great brilliance, beauty, invincibility in war. He also asked a special wish of not being killed by either humans or Gods or Asuras. He then considered himself immortal and started freely roaming in the garden of Yaksha where he saw a female-buffalo and fell in love with her. To express his love, Rambha disguised in the form of a male-buffalo and copulated with the female buffalo. However, soon after that a real male buffalo discovered Rambha mating with the she-buffalo and killed him. It was due to Rambha’s inflated ego that killed him, out of which he has not asked his death to be spared from the wrath of animals. As the pyre of Rambha was organized, the female-buffalo, who was copulated with him jumped into the funeral pyre of Rambha to prove her love. She was pregnant at that time. Thus, demon came out of the with the head of a buffalo and human body and he was named Mahisasura (the buffalo headed demon). Mahishasura was extremely powerful. He defeated the gods and the demons and acruierd power over the entire world. He even won over the heaven and threw devtas outside it. He captured the throne of Indra and declared himself to be the the lord of the gods. The gods led by Brahma approached Vishnu and Shiva and evaluated them of the situation. In order to save the Gods, the three supreme deities emerged a light of anger, which combined to the take the shape of a terrible form and this was Durga. All the gods then granted this Goddess of power with all the supreme weapons they had. This is why; Durga is called the brilliance of all the Gods. When the goddess was seen by Mahishasura, he was mesmerized by her beauty. Her then fell in love with her and proposed to marry her. The goddess said she will marry him, if he defeated her in the battle. Then began a scary and terrible battle between both of then which continued for nine days. Finally, on the last day, Durga took the form of Chandika and stood over the chest of Mahishasura and smashed him down with her foot. She then pierced his neck with her spear and cut off his head off with her sword. It is the day when Vijayadashmi is celebrated.

Hindu Goddess Kali Mata Temple Beautiful Pictures Gallery


History Of Kali Mata Temple, Kolkata - Located on the banks of river Hooghly, Kalighat Kali temple is a very famous temple of the city of joy i.e. Calcutta. It is dedicated to Goddess kali, who is believed to be the destroyer as well as liberator. Every year, it has been attracting more and more crowds. Infact, Calcutta Kalighat Kali temple has come in the top list of must see tourist attraction places. For Hindus, Kali temple at Kalighat, Kolkata is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations. There is an interesting legend behind the formation of Kali temple, which suggests that when Lord Shiva was furiously performing his dance (Pralay), keeping the corpse of Goddess kali on his shoulders, his spinning wheel sliced off her dead body. Her body slices fell off at different points, where pilgrimage centers were formed later on. Kalighat temple is one such pilgrimage spot, where a toe of her right foot had fallen. It is during the months of Bhadra, Paush and Chaitra (according to the Bengali calendar) that Kali temple at Kalighat turns into a convergence point for devotees from al over the world.

Dardar Main To - Sai Tere Hazaaron Naam

We will be sharing first track from Album - Sai Tere Hazaaron Naam, sung by Rana Gill.

In this Bhajan, singer says that Shirdiwale Shri Sai Baba accepted him after his wandering.

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aashram-bhajanwali

Aashram bhajanawali 




Guru kripanajan payo mere bhai 

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guru kripanajan payo mere bahi 
ram bina kachhu janat nahi 

antar ram hi bahir ram hi
 jah dekho tah ram hi ram hi 

jaagat ram hi sovat ram hi 
sapne mein dekhu raja ram hi 

ek janardahi bhavahi neka 
jyu dekhun so ram sarikha

Hari tum haro jan ki bheer 

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Hari tum hari jan ki bheer 

Draupadi ki laaj rakhi, tum badhayo cheer
Bhakt karan roop narhari dharyo aap sharir 
Harinkashyap mari linho dharyo nahin dheer
Budhate gajraaj rakhyo kiyo bahar neer 
Dasi meera laal giridhar dukh jahan tah peer 

Kahe re ban khojan ja 


Kaahe re ban khojan jahi
sarva niwasi sada aneka
sohi sarv samayi 

pushpa madhya jo baas basat hai
nupur mahi tat chhahi
ta te hi hari base nirantar 
ghat hi khojo bhayi

bahar bhitar eke jano
yah guru gyan batayi 
jan nanak binu apa heene
toote na bhram ki kayi 

Naam japan kyu chhod diya 

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Naam japan kyu chhod diya 
krodh na chhoda jhooth na chhoda
satya vachan kyu chhod diya 

jhoote jag mein dil lalcha kar 
asal vatan kyu chhod diya 
kaudi ko to khoob sambhala 
laal ratan kyu chhod diya 

jihi sumiran te ati sukh paave 
so sumiran kyu chhod diya 
khalis ek bhagwan bharose 
tan man dhan kyu na chhod diya 

Sadho man ka maan tyago 


Sadho man ka maan tyago 
kaam krodh sangat durjan ki
tate ah nis bhago  

sukh dukh dono sam kari  jano
aur maan apmana 
harsh shoka se rahe atita 
te jag tatva pichhana 

astuti ninda dou tyage 
khoje pad nirvana 
jan nanak yeh prem kathin hai
 koi gurumukh jaana 

Sumiran kar le mere mana 

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Sumiran kar le mere mana
 teri beeti umar hari naam bina 

koop neer bin dhenu ksheer bin 
dharti neh bina 
jaise taruvar phal bin heena 
taise prani hari naam bina 

deh naian bin, rain chain bin 
mandir deep bina 
jaise pandit ved vihina 
taise  prani hari naam bina 

kaam krodh mad lobh vikaro 
chhod jagat tu sant jana 
kahe nanak suno bhagwanta 
is jag mein koi nahi apna 

Abki tek humari 


Abki tek humari, laaj rakho giridhari 
jaisi laaj rakhi arjun ki bharat yudh majhari 
sarathi hoke rath ko hankyo chakra sudarshan dhari
bhakt ki tek na taari 

jaisi laaj rakhi daupadi ki hone na dini ughari 
khechat khechat dou bhuj thake duhshashan pachhari
cheer badhayo murari 

surdas ki laaj rakho ab to hai rakhwari
radhe radhe shreevar pyare shree vrishbhan dulari
sharan mein aayo tihari  

Bhajman ram charan sukhdayi 


Bhajman Ram charan sukhdayi 
japo re ram charan sukhdayi 

Jihi charnan se nikasi sursari sankar jata samayi 

jata sankari naam paryo hai tribhuvan taran aayi

soyi charan santan jan sevat sada rahat sukhdayi

soyi charan gautam rishi nari parasi param pad paayi 

dandak ban prabhu paavan kinho rishiyan tras mitayi 

soyi prabhu trilok ke swami kanak mriga sang dhayi 

shiv sanakadik aru brahmadik shesh sahas mukh gaayi 

tulsidas marut sut ki prabhu nij mukh karat badhai 

Hari Hari Govind Bol

Hari Hari Govind Bol 



Hari Hari Govind bol 

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hari hari govind bol 
murli manohar krishan kanhaiya
 bansi bajaiya tu bol re manwa 

jal mein bhi woh hai thal mein woh 
shrishti ke kan kan mein bhi woh hai 
bhakton ke sare dukh harle data 
tere dware kab se khade hain
ghadi ghadi ghanshyam bol 
re manwa ghadi ghanshyam bol 
hare murare khade tere dware 
man ki kewadiya tu khol 

saare jagat hai rakhwala 
yashoda nandan giridhar gopala 
surat se kitna hai bhola bhala
 mud mud ke dekhane wala 
hare hare nandlala bol 
re manwa hare hare nandlal bol 
sote jagate bas raat sham 
tu apni sanson mein ghol 

Hey Krishna Govind hare Murari

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Hey Krishna govind hare murari hey nath narayan vasudeva
binati humari sun le murari aayen hai hum to dar pe oh banwari 

gokul mere hoton mein ho mathura meri aankhon mein ho
ho dwarka ki man chhavi ek vrindavan meri saanson mein ho

itni kripa humpe karo rang mein tere rang jaye hum 
bhule se na tumko prabhu dil se kabhi bisrayen hum 


Hathi Ghoda Palki 

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haathi ghoda paalki jai kanhaiya laal ki 
hoton pe satrangi bansi baaje 
AANKHON MEIN KAJRARe KAjaL SAAJE 
SURATIYA pyari jiski leela nyari
BOLO GIRIDHAR GOPALA KI JAI HO 

brij ki galiyan mein chham cham bole
kaano mein ras ghole jab kuchh bole 
chupke chpke woh  makhan churaye 
aur chori chori sabko rijhaye 
bole yashoda se maakhan nahi khayo re 
chori nahi yeh tere laal  ki 

ungaLI PE GOVARDHAN KO UTHAYA 
KALIYA KE SAR KO USNE JHUKAYA
vadh kiya ye kans ka 
AUR SUDAMA KA DUKJH HAR LIYA
danav  ko mara manav ko tara
leela yehi nyari hai nandlal ki 

Baaje Jhanana Jhanana ghungharoo

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Baaje jhanan jhanan ghungharoo baaje ghungharoo 
hoke deewani shyam ke rang mein jab jab naachi meera 
naache ghungharoo

aisi lagan meera man mein lagayi
 aankhon mein chhupe krishna kanhayi
sud bud sabki woh bisrai dil mein mohan ke yaad sadayi
itni hoke magan ratate ratate mohan jab jab meera naachi 
naache ghungharoo

baat kisi ki woh na maane bas giridhar ko apna jaane 
sab hai paraye uski nazar mein manmohan ko bas pehchane 
itni hoke magan ratate ratate mohan jab jab meera naachi 
naache ghungharoo
Bairi bansuriya 

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Bairi bansuriya meri sautaniya 
radha rani soche yeh hai bedi matwali
saut meri bansuriya kitni nirali 
hoton pe  simati rehti hardam 
kanha se lipti rehti hai hardam 
yeh to hai kismat wali 

yamuna kinare sandhya sakare yeh to jadu chalaye 
brindaban ki kana kan jhoome  kanha jo murli bajaye 
saat suronki rangon se nikali brij ki har kone mein yeh bikhari 
kitni nazon se paali 

na janu kya jadu hai isme pal mein chaina churaye 
iski dhun mein khoye kanhaiya ho gayen hum to paraye 
sautan to phir sautan hi thahri kya mujhse bhi sundar hai bairi 
kajal si hai kaali 

Ja re Ja Ja re badra 

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Ja re ja ja re badra 
tu kanha ke angana 
tose bole yeh radha, kiya kanha ne vaada 
khadi yamuna kinare, radha baant nihare 
aane ko kah gaye kahe na aayen, ja ke tu shyam ko la re ..

phool yeh kaliyan biraj ki galiyan, hansati hain mujhpe 
hase janama hawa bhi tana kasti hain mujhpe
din dhala sham aayi na tooti yeh asha  
tere milan ko kanha man mera pyasa 
kanha se kehna, bole yeh radha.. aana daras dikhla re 

kanha ke bin katate na din kaise samjhaun 
baaten man ki preet lagan ki keh nahi paaun 
dono jahan ko bhuli bholi radha rani 
kanha kanha rati pagli deewani 
mera sandesha to pahuchana chain hridaya ka haare 

Kanha na sata 

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Kanha na sata ab aur na sata 
aaja aaja paas aa bhi  ja 
mere laal aa bhi ja 

mukhada yeh tera chanda hai raino 
tu hi to tara hai mere naino ka 
mere mamta ka tujhko vasta

kabhi koi dukh kaala chhaye badal mein 
tera har dukh lele mere anchal ye
dua meri tu khush rahe sada 

Radhe Govind Radhe Govind

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Radhe govind gopala bhaj le yeh naan
man mein subah shaam 
jeevan tera tar jaye ga
 ban jayenge manwa re tere bigade kaam 

sukh hai sathi saare dukhon mein na koyi 
khol tu man ki aankhen kahe raha soyi 

Radhe govind gopala bhaj le yeh naan
man mein subah shaam 
jeevan ki lambi rahen
 giridhari ke charnon mein kar le vishram  

moh ke sagar mein woh hai patwaar
kanha kanha kanha jap le hoga beda paar  

Radhe govind gopala bhaj le yeh naan
man mein subah shaam 
jhooti duniya ke maaya
jhoote saare  rishte naate re
sancha ek shyam 



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Each Day of a Week Dedicated to a Particular Hindu God



In Hinduism, each day of a week is dedicated to a particular god in the Hindu pantheon. Apart from the special Vratas and Upvaas, many Hindus also fast on a particular day in a week. Each day in a week has a specialty and there are numerous folklores associated with the fasting observed on the days of a week.

Sunday

Sunday is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God). Those who undertake fast (upvaas) on the day only take a single meal. Oil and salt is avoided. Red is the color of the day and red flowers are offered to Surya
Ravivar, or Sunday, is dedicated to Lord Surya or Suryanarayana. Upvaas or fasting on the day is dedicated to the Sun God. Red is the color of the day.
Those people who undertake fast on the day only eat food once that too before sunset. Salt, oil and fried food items are avoided.
Red color flowers are offered while praying. Red color sandalwood paste is applied as tilak on forehead.
Extra care is given on cleanliness of the body and surrounding.
It is believed that Ravivar Vrat will help in fulfilling desires. People with skin diseases observe the Vrat to get relief.
Many devotees also give alms on the day.



Monday





Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva is easily pleased. Therefore many people observe Upvaas on Monday. Those devotees observing fast only eat food once. People visit Lord Shiva shrines and conduct pujas, especially, Ardhanarishwara puja. The mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ is chanted continuously. Siva devotees also read Shiva Purana. Unmarried women observe the Vrat to get good husbands. Others observe it for a happy and prosperous family life.

Monday Fasting Dedicated to Hindu God Shiva
Upvaas, or fasting, in Hinduism is mainly observed for the fulfillment of a vow. Upvas is also referred as 'Vrats.' But 'Vrat' has a wider meaning and it is not just curtailed to the fasting observed for material or other gains. Each day in a week is dedicated to one or more of the gods in the Hindu pantheon. A particular deity is appeased by the devotee on a particular day. Thus Monday is usually dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Upvass, or fasting, on Mondays begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. On the day, food is only eaten after evening prayer. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped on the day. Of course, no worship begins without remembering Lord Ganesha. The fasting on Mondays in the Shravan month is considered even more auspicious.
It is believed that those people who observe Upvaas on Monday will have their desires fulfilled and will be blessed with wisdom. In some areas, fasting on Mondays is observed by unmarried women to get an ideal husband.
The reason for fasting on a day is usually traced back to a particular incident in one of the Hindu Puranas or folk tradition. There are numerous
myths associated with a particular fast. The stories vary from region to region and from community to community.
Somvar Vrat, or Monday fasting, dedicated to Lord Shiva too has numerous stories. Among the several myths, three have gained popularity – the first is the story of a poor Brahmin gaining wealth due to Monday fasting, second is the story of a rich merchant begetting a son after long wait and the subsequent death of the son and his rebirth due to the grace of Lord Shiva and Parvati and the third story is the most famous involving the game of dice played between Shiva and Parvati.
Any Upvaas or Vrat is directly or indirectly connected with some sort of material comfort. This is a sweet lure used by ancient saints to attract a devotee to the concept of Brahman.
The concept of Brahman in Sanatana Dharma is not easily digestible to many people. And they are least bothered about Brahman concept all they need is material comfort. For this many devotees are ready to go to any extend. They are ready to observe any harsh vow. Ancient wise men used this tendency among the common people to spread the awareness of Brahman. During each upvas there are occasional flashes when a person thinks beyond material comforts. This is a realization of Brahman. Gradually many devotees begin to think beyond material comforts.
How to do or observe Somavar Vrat? – Monday Fasting Procedure for Lord Shiva
Somavar Vrat, or Monday Fasting, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Somavar takes its name from Soma or Chandra – the Hindu moon god. Fasting on the day is done by many to appease Lord Shiva and get prayers and wishes
fulfilled. It is believed that observing Somavar Vrat will help in getting good husbands. It is also believed to help in attaining prosperity and peaceful family life.
Somavar Vrat begins from sunrise on Monday. Usually those devotees observing the Vrat visit a Lord Shiva temple in the morning and in the evening. If this is not possible prayers are offered at home.
White color dress is worn by those observing the fast. White flowers are also offered to the Shivling.
A single meal is taken on the day after midday. Those observing partial fast take fruits or Sabudana Khichadi.
In the evening a story related to Somavar Vrat is listened to or read by those observing the fast.
Apart from white flowers, people also offer Bilva leaves or Bil patra while doing the puja.
The mantra that is chanted is Om Namah Shivaya…The fast ends on the next day morning after usual prayers and rituals.
When Amavasi, or no moon day, falls on Monday it is considered highly auspicious and the day is known as Somavati Amavas.
Mondays in Shravan month (July – August) in North India, Gujarat and Maharashtra is considered highly auspicious. Special pujas are offered to Lord Shiva on Mondays in temples and homes.
Mondays are auspicious in Kartik month (October – November) in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Mondays in Karthigai Masam (November – December is also auspicious in Tamil Nadu.



Tuesday


Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Durga, Goddess Kali and Lord Hanuman. Most devotees visit Devi and Hanuman shrines. Those people who fast avoid taking food containing salt at night.
Tuesday Dedicated to Hindu God Lord Hanuman
In Hinduism, each day in a week is dedicated to a particular deity in the Hindu pantheon. Tuesday or Mangalvar is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Upvaas (fasting) on the day is dedicated to Hanuman and Mangal or Mars. Mangalwar, Tuesday, takes its name from the god Mangal or Mars who rules the day and is considered to be a trouble maker, and the fast is to ward off the harmful effects. Red is the preferred color on the day.
It must be noted here that the Hanuman might not be worshipped on Tuesday in all regions. Some communities might be worshipping some other deity. For example, in South India the day is dedicated to Skanda or Muruga or Kartikeya (Kartik). But generally Tuesday is dedicated to Hanuman.
Mangalvar Vrat is observed by those couples who wish to have a son. Other benefits include happiness in the family. People who believe in astrology observe fast to alleviate the harmful effects associated with the planet mangal or mars.
Those who undertake the fast on Tuesdays only take a single meal. It is a whole day fast. The single meal on the day is usually any food made of wheat and jaggery. Most people observe the fast for 21 Tuesdays without a break.
People wear red colored clothes on the day and offer red flowers to Lord Hanuman.
It is believed that Lord Hanuman will help his devotees in overcoming difficulties in life especially those that arises from the activities of Mangal graha.


Wednesday


Wednesday is dedicated to planet Mercury and Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Krishna. Green color leaves, especially Tulsi leaves, are used in Pujas. The day is highly auspicious for starting new ventures and it is believed that those who observe the Vrat are bound to get blessed with fortunes. People also give alms on the day.
Wednesday Hindu fasting dedicated to Krishna and Mercury
Budhvar, Wednesday, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and the planet Budh or Mercury. The day is also associated with Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Krishna. In some regions, Lord Vishnu is worshiped. Keeping a fast (Upvaas) on Budhvar is believed to help in leading a peaceful family life.
Those devotees who undertake a fast on the day only take a single meal in the afternoon. The fasting is observed mainly by husband and wife together. Green color is considered highly auspicious on the day.
In Astrology, mercury is considered to be compassionate and generous. Mercury is usually depicted riding a lion.
In some regions, people start new ventures on Wednesday as Mercury or Budh is considered to help new business ventures. Educational activities begin on Wednesday in some places.
Wednesday, is generally dedicated to the planet Budha or Mercury, Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.
Those people who believe in Astrology propitiate Mercury as He is compassionate and generous and helps in worldly pursuits and blesses with wisdom. In some regions, Lord Shiva is worshipped on the day. Lord Ganesha is also worshipped in many regions on Wednesday. The day is also of great significance to Lord Vithal (Krishna) in Maharashtra. It is believed that worship and fasting on the day promotes peace and happiness in life and helps in a happy married life.
Those people who observe Budhavar Vrat propitiate Budha or Mercury. Budha is believed to have a sharp intellect and is proficient in all sciences. He is worshipped for good intelligence, education, success in business and commerce. Budhwar Vrat is observed for 24 hours and those undertaking the fast on the day eat a single meal in the afternoon. Couples undertake the fast together for a happy married life.
Green is the color of the day. People wear green colored dress. The offering made to Budha usually includes green colored grams like Moong Dal. On the day, devotees listen to the Budhvar vrat katha before performing the evening puja.
The Prasad that is made on the day is using green colored dal or grain. Black and red color flowers are offered to him. In regions people offer ghee and curd. The fruit offered is grape. In some regions, people start new ventures on Wednesday as Mercury or Budh is considered to help new business ventures. Educational activities begin on Wednesday in some places.
Lord Krishna, Lord Vithal, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesh are worshipped on Wednesday in different regions. But fasting is mainly dedicated to Budh Grah and is usually performed for astrological reasons or to improve relationships.


Thursday


Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his incarnations. Pujas are conducted using milk, ghee etc. Food is only eaten once and that too containing milk products. People read Srimad Bhagavad Purana on the day
Thursday Dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu and Brihaspati
In Hinduism, each day in a week is dedicated to a particular god in the Hindu pantheon. Thursday, which is Brihaspatiwar or Vrihaspativar, is dedicated to Vishnu and Brihaspati, the Guru of Devas. Thurdsay is also popularly known as Gurubar or Guruvar. Yellow is the color of the day. A fast is observed on the day and food is consumed only once. In some areas, people make it a point to visit Hanuman Temple on Thursdays.
There are numerous stories associated with the reason for observing Upvaas, or fast, on Brihaspativar. Many of the stories are part of local folklore and stories vary from region to region. Almost all stories suggest that those who perform pujas and Vrats on Thursdays will be blessed with wealth and happy life. In some stories, Lord Vishnu appears in the guise of a Sadhu to test the devotees on Thursdays. In other stories, it is Brihaspati. First the person in the story denies alms and is lethargic but later realizes his/her mistake and observes Thursday Vrat and pleases the Gods.
Those devotees fasting on the day wears yellow colored dress and offers yellow colored fruits and flowers to Vishnu and Brihaspati. Food is only consumed once and includes Chana Dal (Bengal Gram) and ghee. Basically, yellow colored food is eaten on the day. In some regions, banana or plantain is worshipped and watered.



Friday





Friday is dedicated to Mother Goddess – Mahalakshmi, Santhosi Ma, Annapuraneshwari and Durga. Sweets are distributed on the day. Those devotees observing the Vrat make it a point to eat at night.
Friday Dedicated to Santhoshi Ma and Shukra or Venus
In Hindu religion, each day of a week is dedicated to a particular God or Goddesses. Friday or Shukrawar is dedicated to Shakti – the Mother Goddess in Hinduism – and Shukra or Venus. One of the most important Vrat or Upvaas (fast) on the day is dedicated to Santhoshi Matha (an incarnation of Shakti). The fasting is also known as ‘Solah Shukravar Vrats because a devotee fasts for 16 consecutive Fridays. White color is given importance on Friday.
Another deity that is propitiated on the day is Shukra, who is known to provide joy and material wealth. The period of Shukra in one’s astrological chart is considered to be most productive and luckily period.
Worship of Shakti – Durga, Kali and other forms – on Friday is considered highly auspicious. Shakti temples in India attract large number of devotees on this day. Devotees wear white colored dress on this day. The fasting on Shukravar begins at sunrise and ends with sunset. The person fasting only partakes in the evening meal. White colored food like kheer or milk is the most preferred.
Fast is kept for various reasons which include removal of obstacles, for a child, happy family life etc.
There are numerous stories associated with Shukravar. In almost all the stories, Lord Shukra or Venus is dishonored in the beginning and the devotee later realizes his/her folly through numerous untoward incidents. Then the devotee realizes the mistake and propitiates Shukra and is finally rewarded.


Saturday


Saturday is dedicated to alleviating the bad influence of Lord Shani. The Vrat on this day is mainly observed by those people who believe in Hindu astrology. Black is the color of the day and people visit Shani shrine or Navagraha shrines. Food is only consumed once on the day.
Saturday Fasting Dedicated To Hindu God Shani and Hanuman
Talk about Shani or Sani to a Hindu and the first reaction will be fear and then the mentioning of ill effects and troubles. Shani is dreaded by Hindus, especially by those who believe in astrology. Many people observe an Upvaas or fast to avoid the adversities and misfortunes on Shanivar or Saturday. It is believed that those who have the blessing of Lord Hanuman are protected from the wrath of Shani. Therefore many people make it a point to worship Hanuman at home or in temples. Black is the preferred color on Saturday.
Shani, one of the Navagrahas, is worshipped in numerous temples and there are also temples exclusively dedicated to Sani. Devotees who are observing Shanivar Vrat usually visit Shani shrines. Black colored items like sesame til, sesame oil, black clothes, and black gram whole are offered to Shani. It must be noted here that the color of the idol of Shani is always black in color.
Those devotees who fast on Saturday only take a single meal that too in the evening after prayers. Food prepared usually consists of sesame til or black gram or any other black colored food item. Salt is avoided by many on the day.
Shani is represented as a deity carrying bow and arrows and riding a vulture. Some devotees worship a black iron idol of Sani. Some worship the Peepal Tree and tie thread around its bark. Black colored items like sesame oil and black clothes are also donated on the day.
Shani is so dreaded that many Hindus avoid journeys on Saturday. There are also numerous tales regarding the evil effects of Shani.
But generally it is believed that Lord Hanuman devotees are unharmed by Sani. Legend has it that Lord Hanuman had rescued Shani from Ravana. This happened during the burning of the Lanka episode in the epic Ramayana. Lord Shani had then promised that he would not trouble Lord Hanuman devotees.
It must be noted here that the deity worshipped on a particular day might vary from region to region and community to community. The result of all upvaas or fast depends on the person. It is good, if all the members in the family can undertake a Vrata together.
Miracles do happen by observing a particular Vrata and the greatest miracle is Brahman realization. All rituals and observances are path towards understanding the Supreme Soul and this will automatically alleviate all sufferings.