Rules of Guruwar fasting: In Hindu religion, Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Jupiter. Fast is observed for Lord Vishnu on Thursday. Also, Lord Vishnu is worshiped with rituals. It is believed that by fasting and worshiping on this day, Lord Vishnu fulfills all the wishes. By observing fast on Thursday, one gets the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu.
People keep fast on Thursday. Some people keep fast for 16 Thursdays. If you are also going to keep fast on 16 Thursdays, then let us know who should keep fast on 16 Thursdays and what are the rules for keeping fast on Thursdays?
Who should keep fast on 16 Thursdays?
Anyone can keep the fast on Thursday, whether it is a woman or a man. Unmarried people who wish to get married can also keep fast on Thursday. Women who wish to have a child can also keep a fast on Thursday, but only those women and men whose marriage is getting delayed, have Guru (Jupiter) defect in their horoscope or are facing financial crisis should keep the fast on 16th Thursday.
It is auspicious to keep fast on 16th Thursday
According to religious beliefs, fasting on 16 Thursdays is auspicious. After observing fast on 16 Thursdays, break the fast on 17th Thursday. Apart from this, Thursday fast can be observed for 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 years. Thursday’s fast should be started from the date of Anuradha Nakshatra and Shukla Paksha of the month. Fast should not be started on Thursday in the month of Pausha.
Method of Thursday fast
On Thursday morning, wake up before sunrise, take bath and wear yellow clothes. Meditate on Lord Vishnu and Jupiter and take a pledge to fast. Then during the puja, offer yellow clothes, flowers, fruits, sweets etc. to Lord Vishnu. Worship banana tree and use banana leaves during the fast. Light a lamp during the puja and read the story of the fast. Perform aarti of Lord Vishnu and Jupiter.
What are the rules of Thursday fast?
Do not consume salt during Thursday fast. Do not consume banana. Do not wear black and blue clothes. Do not insult saints, animals and birds. Do not sew. Avoid buying puja items. Women should not wash their hair. Do not cut nails.
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