Harchhath Vrat: This fast is observed before Janmashtami, women do sadhna for children..

Harchhath Vrat Date: Before Sanatan Dharma Janmashtaki, women keep the Harchhath fast. Lord Krishna's elder brother Balramji was born on the Shashthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Harchhath fast is kept in his name. This fast is also known by the names Lalahi Chhath, Halchhath, Harchhath, and Randhan Chhath, etc. Women keep it to wish for the long life of their children. Know from Acharya Anand Bhardwaj of Ujjain when this fast will be kept this time? And what tasks should be avoided on this day?

When will Harchhath fast be kept?

According to the Vedic calendar, Shashthi Tithi will start on August 14 at around 04:23 am. It will end on August 15 at around 02:07 am. According to the Hindu calendar, this year, Harchhath fast is on August 14. Harchhath fast is kept before the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, i.e., Janmashtami.

What to eat during the fast
On this day, only the things grown in the pond are eaten. In Har Chhath fast, things made from cow's milk or things grown in the field by ploughing are not eaten. Tamasic food, like onion and garlic, etc., should not be consumed. Cow's milk, curd, or ghee should not be used during this fast.

Vrat Pujan Vidhi
On this day, fasting women do not eat any grain. Women keep fast after taking a bath and using a toothpick from the branch of the Mahua tree. The material for this worship includes rice grown from the land without ploughing, Mahua leaves, paddy leaves, buffalo milk-curd, and ghee,. Gauri-Ganesh, Kalash are kept on a stool or board in front, and the idol or statue of Halashsthi Devi is worshipped. Along with this, children's toys like Bhaura, Baati, etc. are also kept.

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