In Sanatan Dharma, Mother Lakshmi is considered the goddess of wealth. It is believed that a person's life improves only by the grace of Goddess Lakshmi. All women observe this fast for 16 consecutive days and worship with full rituals. According to the English calendar, this fast will be observed from 22 September 2023 to 6 October 2023. Let us know what is the importance of this fast, the correct worship method and important rules.
According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalakshmi fast starts from the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhado and will end on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin. Mainly this fast is observed for 16 days to please Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Worshiping and reciting Goddess Lakshmi during these 16 days brings wealth, happiness and prosperity in the house. If a devotee cannot fast for the full 16 days during Maha Lakshmi Vrat, then he can keep the first 3 fasts or the last 3 fasts.
Why is Mahalakshmi fast special?
Like all the fasts in Hindu religion, Mahalakshmi fast also has great importance. During these 16 days, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped with full rituals. This fast is not observed without water, but taking food is prohibited during this fast and it is believed that Mahalakshmi fast is observed on the 16th day. By observing this fast one gets blessings of wealth, happiness and good fortune. It is believed that Mahalakshmi fast is observed to get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and to please her. During this period, the desired wishes are fulfilled by the fasts, pujas and measures taken.
Mahalakshmi fast is especially observed by married women to enrich their family with wealth. Mahalaxmi Vrat is considered very auspicious for married couples. By following the rules of Maha Lakshmi Vrat, Goddess Lakshmi becomes extremely happy and fulfills all the wishes of her devotees.
Benefits of Mahalaxmi Vrat
There is a religious belief that by observing Mahalaxmi fast for 16 consecutive days, the devotee never has to face despair and poverty. Chanting stotra during Mahalakshmi fast brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and opens the doors of wealth and prosperity. By observing this fast one gets relief from all sins and also gets rid of financial difficulties. The biggest benefit of observing Mahalakshmi fast is seen in wealth. If a person has suffered any financial loss or is stuck in poverty, then by observing Mahalakshmi fast, all these problems go away.
Rules of Mahalaxmi Vrat
During Mahalaxmi Vrat, Goddess Lakshmi should be worshiped in the morning for sixteen consecutive days.
In this fast, there is a belief of worshiping all the eight forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
According to religious belief, those fasting have to wear a string with sixteen knots in their left hand.
After worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, sixteen pieces of Durva grass should be dipped in water and sprinkled on the body.
After Maa Lakshmi Puja, recite Mahalaxmi Vrat Katha.
People observing Mahalakshmi fast should not consume meat, alcohol etc. during these 16 days.
There is a belief of worshiping the Kalash on the last day of the fast. Fill some coins or Akshat in the water of the Kalash.
Place betel or mango leaves on the Kalash, place coconut on top and then apply sandalwood, turmeric and kumkum paste on the Kalash.
Any new cloth should be tied on the Kalash.
To break Mahalakshmi fast, offer only kheer as prasad to Goddess Lakshmi.
Do not consume sour things during Mahalakshmi fast.
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