Hindu Beliefs in Fasting
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 08-06-2021
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SaturdaySaturday fast is generally observed to alleviate
the ill effects of the planet Shani (Saturn). Shani is symbolic of
cruelty and is adverse in nature. It is also considered to be the planet
of justice and thus has the power to punish anybody who does injustice
to anyone in his lifetime. People generally donate black cloth, pieces
of metal, mustard oil, black urad gram and black til (sesame seeds) to
the Dakot (a person who accepts offerings made to Shani). Food is
generally taken after the evening prayers, and generally includes black
urad and sesame seeds, etc.