Dashama Vrat
Dashama Vrat (Gujarati:દશામા વ્રત) is an annual 10-day Hindu festival or vrat (religious vow), mainly observed in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1] This vrat is usually observed in July-August on the amavasya (new moon day) of the Hindu month of Ashadha.[2] Many people also observe the vrat in the month of Chaitra (March). The vrat is dedicated to the goddess Dashama or Momai.[3] The vrat is mainly observed by women for prosperity and good fortune of their family.[4]
| Dashama Vrat | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Dashama Nu Vrat |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Hindu |
| Begins | Amavasya of Ashadha |
| Ends | 10 days after |
| Frequency | Annual |
LegendEdit
The Vrat Katha (the story of the vrat) is associated with a king who faces misfortune due to the rejection of the vrat. There was an arrognat king, however his wife was devout. Once, she saw a group of women performing rituals at a river bank near the palace. The queen inquired her maid about the rituals. The maid found out about the rituals, which were of the Dashama vrat and informed the queen. The queen started the vrat however the King was not happy and told her to stop it. By this action, the King faced the wrath of the patron goddess - Dashama. His gifts turned to stone, flowers in his garden dried; he lost his kingdom and his two sons. He was jailed by another king. In jail, he realises his mistake and started the vrat. By the devotion of the king and queen, Dashama was pleased and restored their kingdom and fortunes.[5]
VratEdit
On the amavasya (new moon day) of the Hindu month of Ashadha, devotees observe Dashama vrat by installing a Sandhani[clarification needed] made of soil in their home. Devotees also install a murti (icon) or image of the goddess Dashama with an icon of the Hindu god Ganesha. Devotees who observe this vrat wear the Kautuka (red-coloured thread) with 10 knots on their right hand on the first day and eat once a day (ek tanu).[6] Daily, devotees perform puja (ritual worship), Aarti, reads the katha (legend) and then eats prasadi (food offering). Devotees also participate in Jagaran, a night vigil of prayer and worship.[7] The vrat is observed for 10 days. On the last day, devotees observe the jagaran and around 4-5 AM, the murti is immersed into a water body like a river.[8][9][10]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ DeshGujarat. "Dashama Vrat 2023 : Story , Significance , Dates". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ↑ "Sawan 2023 festivals full calendar: Hariyali Teej, Raksha Bandhan to Janmashtami; dates of 12 major fasts and festivals". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ↑ "Dashama Vrat 2023 Date- દશામા વ્રત ક્યારે છે- WD Lite". gujarati.webdunia.com (in Gujarati). Retrieved 2023-09-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "For ritual, these girls sit on floor to study". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ "Goddess Dasha Maa - Momai Maa - Story of Goddess Dasha Maa". Retrieved 2023-09-10.
- ↑ "Dashama Vrat Katha Story Details - Dashama nu Vrat in Gujarat | Dashama Vrat | Dashama Vrat Katha | Dashama Vrat Story | Dashama Vrat Details | Dashama Vrat Aarti | Dashama nu Vrat | Dashama Vrat in Gujarat | Dashama Vrat Photos | Dasha Mata Vrat in Gujarat India". www.nrigujarati.co.in. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ↑ Sruthi, V. "Dashama Vrat 2022 Date Gujarat, Ritual, Significance, And More - News". Fresherslive. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ "Dashama idols left by roadside, river banks". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ↑ "Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, Health & Fitness news & opinions from leading columnists". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ↑ "Photos: Dashama offerings leave Sabarmati waters murky in Ahmedabad". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2023-09-09.