Hindu Science of Fasting
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 22-09-2023
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According to the Hindu belief, fasting has a way of neutralizing or
minimizing chaos in the body. Instead of focusing on food, when fasting,
the whole body assists one in going towards spirituality. Hindus fast
in observance of a vow or holy day. Lets have a look on the fast of
particular day-
Sunday
It is observed for the Lord Sun or Surya. Red is the
colour of this day. It is believed that this fast helps you in
fulfilling desires. People suffering from skin diseases also observe
this fast to get rid of it. Extra importance is given to cleanliness of
the body and surroundings. Red flowers are offered for prayers and red
coloured sandalwood tilak is applied on the forehead.
Monday
It is observed for Lord Shiva. On this day unmarried
girls observe fast to find an ideal husband and married women fast to
pray for a prosperous married life. Lord Shiva is considered to be very
calm and also as somebody who can be pleased easily. Fasting on Mondays
begins at sunrise and ends at sunset. On this day, food is only eaten
after evening prayer. Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati are
worshipped, but of course no worship begins without remembering their
elephant-headed son Lord Ganesha. The fasting on Mondays in the month of
Shravan is considered even more auspicious.