Arundhati Vrata is observed on Pratipada ie first day, of the Chaitra Month. Accoeding to a legend when Vasishtha was given a place in the skies in the Saptarshi Mandala he accepted it only when his wife Arundhati was allowed to accompany him. In remembrance of the Rishis love for his wife the Vrata is performed.
People bathe in a water body on the first day and take a pledge not to indulge in wrong doings. A fast is observed with an oath of loyalty for the spouse. On second day a Kalasha is put on a heap of rice and worshipped as Ganesha. Idols of Arundhati, Vasishtha and Dhruva are also installed. On third day Parvati and Shiva are worshipped for prosperity.
Arundhati Vrat is observed by married women as a commemoration of Sage Vasishta’s love and affection towards his wife Arundhati. Arundhati Vrat katha or the legend of this vrata says, when Vasista was offered a place in the Saptarshi Mandala, he accepted it only when his wife Arundhati was allowed to accompany him.
Strict fasting is observed by the performers during Arundhati Vrata. Those who observe this vrata for three days should keep fasting on the first day. Lord Ganesha is installed in the form of Kalasha on the second day and Ganesha Pujan is observed. Arundhati and Vashishta are also installed at puja place and offered pujan. On the third and concluding day, Shiva and Parvati are worshipped. Those who observe Arundhati vrata on Tritiya day will perform all the above rituals on the single day.
People bathe in a water body on the first day and take a pledge not to indulge in wrong doings. A fast is observed with an oath of loyalty for the spouse. On second day a Kalasha is put on a heap of rice and worshipped as Ganesha. Idols of Arundhati, Vasishtha and Dhruva are also installed. On third day Parvati and Shiva are worshipped for prosperity.
Arundhati Vrat is observed by married women as a commemoration of Sage Vasishta’s love and affection towards his wife Arundhati. Arundhati Vrat katha or the legend of this vrata says, when Vasista was offered a place in the Saptarshi Mandala, he accepted it only when his wife Arundhati was allowed to accompany him.
Strict fasting is observed by the performers during Arundhati Vrata. Those who observe this vrata for three days should keep fasting on the first day. Lord Ganesha is installed in the form of Kalasha on the second day and Ganesha Pujan is observed. Arundhati and Vashishta are also installed at puja place and offered pujan. On the third and concluding day, Shiva and Parvati are worshipped. Those who observe Arundhati vrata on Tritiya day will perform all the above rituals on the single day.
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