Hindu Science of Fasting
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 22-09-2023
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Tuesday
Tuesday fasts are either observed for Lord Hanuman
or for Planet Mars called Mangal in Hindi. This fast is observed by
people to alleviate the problems from their life as they pray to Lord
Hanuman, who is also known as Sankat Mochan (the Problem Solver).
However, some communities might be worshipping other deities on Tuesday.
For example, in South India the day is dedicated to Skanda or Murugan
or Kartikeya (Kartik).
Wednesday
The concept of fasting on a Wednesday started
quite recently. It is generally related to Lord Shiva or Planet Buddh
(Mercury). It is generally observed by married people, whereby both
husband and wife together keep the fast and pray for a happy married
life. The food is generally taken only once but rather in the afternoon
than in the evening.