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Hindu fast for Husband: Fasts and festivals have special significance in Indian culture, especially those fasts which are observed for the happiness in marital life and the long life of the husband. According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 16 May. Most people know only about Karva Chauth or Vat Savitri, but in Hindu religion, there are 5 major fasts which married women observe with full devotion for the good health and longevity of their husbands. Let us know about the glory of these fasts and their importance.

Vat Savitri fast

Vat Savitri Vrat It is kept on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya. This fast is considered most effective for the long life and continuous good fortune of the husband. According to the legend, Savitri made this fast immortal by taking back the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj. It is believed that Savitri had forced Yamraj to live under the banyan tree with rigorous penance and unwavering devotion. For this reason, on this day women worship the Banyan tree and wrap yarn around it and pray for the long life of their husbands.

Karva Chauth fast

Karva Chauth is considered to be the most popular wedding festival of North India. This fast is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartik month. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast from sunrise till moonrise. After looking at the moon through a sieve at night, the fast is broken by looking at the husband's face. There is a religious belief that this fast increases the life of the husband and maintains love in married life.

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Hartalika Teej fast

Hartalika Teej is celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This fast is considered very difficult because in it women observe waterless fast. According to religious belief, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance and this fast to get Lord Shiva as her husband. For this reason, married women observe this fast for the long life and happy life of their husbands, while unmarried girls observe it to get the groom of their choice.

Mangala Gauri fast

Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed on every Tuesday of the month of Sawan. On this day, Mangala Gauri form of Goddess Parvati is worshipped. It is believed that this fast removes the problems of marital life and brings love and stability in the relationship between husband and wife. This fast is considered especially fruitful for those women who are facing tension in their marital life or are facing obstacles in their marriage. Apart from this, it is also done for the good health of the husband and happiness and prosperity of the family.

Kajri Teej fast

Kajri Teej, also known as Budhi Teej, is celebrated on the third day of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha. This festival is celebrated with great devotion especially in many states of North India. On this day, women offer Sattu and worship the Neem tree. There is a religious belief that this fast is beneficial for the long life of the husband as well as for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the entire family.

Why are these fasts considered special?

In Hindu religion, these fasts are not just worship but are considered a symbol of love, dedication and trust in the relationship between husband and wife. Through these fasts, women pray for the prosperity of their family, safety of their husbands and happy married life. This is the reason why these centuries-old traditions are still followed with full enthusiasm and devotion.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. After which, through Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital, the country's largest news network TV9 is taking up the responsibility of presenting news related to religion and faith in simple, easy and factual language in India. Experience of coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025. I also have special interest in subjects like Indian culture, festivals, numerology and Vastu Shastra.

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