Friday fasting benefits — Wealth and happiness come by worshipping Lakshmi and Santoshi Maa
By : Kajal Luthra
Published On 2025-11-13 04:29 GMT | Update On 2025-11-13 04:29 GMT
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): On Friday, the Dashami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month, Vidal Yoga is taking place. On this day, the Sun will be in Libra and the Moon will be in Leo till 3:51 am on November 15. After this, it will transit into Virgo. According to the Drik Panchang, Abhijit Muhurta will start from 11:44 am and will continue till 12:27 pm and Rahukaal will start from 10:45 am and will continue till 12:05 pm.
There is no special festival on this date, but you can observe a Friday fast depending on the day. According to astrology, Vidal Yoga is an inauspicious yoga. It is formed especially when the Moon is placed in certain constellations. Furthermore, it can cause problems, disruptions, mental unrest, illness, or sudden difficulties in the native's life. It is especially formed when the Moon is placed in certain constellations.
The Brahmavaivarta and Matsya Puranas mention Friday fasting, which recommend worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Santoshi, and the planet Venus. According to religious texts, performing the rituals on this day brings happiness, prosperity, wealth, and marital peace to a person.
By performing puja on this day with proper rituals, all troubles are removed, and Mother Goddess fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. In astrology, this fast is also observed to strengthen the planet Venus and remove its associated defects. If anyone wishes to begin the fast, they can do so on the first Friday of the Shukla Paksha of any month. Usually, the Udyapan (fasting ceremony) is performed after observing the fast for 16 Fridays.
Wake up early in the morning, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Sprinkle Ganga water at the place of worship. Place an idol or picture of Goddess Lakshmi on a red cloth. Light a lamp and offer flowers, sandalwood paste, rice grains, kumkum, and sweets. Recite the "Shri Sukta" and "Kanakdhara Stotra." Chanting mantras like "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Prasid Prasid Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" and "Vishnu Priyaya Namah" are also beneficial.