Jaya Parvati fast, which comes every year, is going to be celebrated on July 3 this time. This fast is considered to be dedicated to Goddess Jaya. Goddess Jaya is considered to be a form of Goddess Parvati and celebrates this main form associated with her, especially in Gujarat. It can hold all types of women. This fast can be kept by unmarried girls for the attainment of a good groom and married women for the longevity and happy married life of their husband. This fast is celebrated for five days and it starts from July 3 this year.
Importance of Jaya Parvati fast: It is said that by observing this fast, women get the blessing of being unbroken. According to beliefs, the secret of this fast was revealed to Lord Lakshmi by Lord Vishnu. Not only that but somewhere it is celebrated for just one day and somewhere it is celebrated for 5 days. In this fast, people make elephants of sand and offer 5 types of fruits, flowers, and offerings on it.
Method of worship of Jaya Parvati Fast: Get up early in the morning on Jaya Parvati fast and take a bath after retiring from all work. Now take the resolution of the fast and remember Goddess Parvati. After this, install the idol of Shiva-Parvati in the temple of the house or in any clean place. Now offer Kumkum, Shatapatra, Kasturi, Ashtagandha, and flowers. After this, offer seasonal fruits, coconut, pomegranate, and other ingredients. After this, worship the Goddess. Now praise Goddess Parvati and then pray for happiness and good fortune while meditating on Goddess Parvati. Now you should listen to the story of Jaya Parvati fast and then perform the puja by performing aarti. After this, make the Brahmin get food and give Dakshina according to wish and take blessings by touching their feet. Keep in mind if you have made an elephant of sand, then after night awakening, immerse it in a river or reservoir.
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