Shukrawar Vrat

It’s Friday today and according to Hindu beliefs and traditions, this day is considered to be dedicated to Maa Lakshmi, as the Friday Fast is kept on this day. It is believed that any individual who fasts or worships Maa Santoshi on Friday stays blessed with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Maa Santoshi all throughout his/her life. Also, there is never any financial crisis in the life of such individuals. On Friday, it is only Goddess Lakshmi but Goddess Santoshi (Maa Santoshi) is worshipped, and there is a tradition of listening to the Vrat Katha of Santoshi Maa’s Fast(Santoshi Mata Katha). Maa Santoshi fulfills the wishes of her devotees when pleased.

Benefits of Maa Santoshi Vrat

Some of the benefits of the Friday fast are:-

• Those who fast on Fridays get salvation from all kinds of marriage related problems.
• Santoshi Mata Vrat is considered very auspicious for success in life. If the students fast on Friday, they will definitely get success in any examination they appear for.
• Apart from this, if a person is fighting any judicial battle, then he/she should also fast on Friday. By doing this, such an individual can win the battle.
• Apart from this, in order to bring betterment in business or job, Friday fast is considered very effective.
• It is advisable to observe Friday fast for happiness and prosperity in life. Whoever observes Friday with true devotion, happiness, prosperity remains in his life.
• The fast of Maa Santoshi is considered to be very special for the attainment of a child. On Friday, unmarried girls can also get a desirable groom by fasting.
• Apart from this, since Friday is related to Maa Lakshmi, one faces no financial crisis if a fast is observed on this day.

Things to Avoid on a Friday

Now we know about those things which a person should not do even on Friday. Let us now know which things are those.

• Avoid borrowing or taking loans on Fridays. Also, do not give loans to anyone on this day. Otherwise, you may face the wrath of Goddess Lakshmi.
• Do not mistakenly insult any woman, girl, or any other female member in the house, especially on Friday.
• Stay away from excessively rich food on Friday.
• On this day, do not consume meat and alcohol.
• Do not donate sugar to anyone on Friday. In the world of astrology, sugar has been associated with both Venus and the Moon. In such a situation, Venus’ position becomes weak because of this. On Friday, avoid speaking aloud or ill to anyone. Otherwise, Goddess Mahalakshmi gets angry and people start falling sick and face losses in business and jobs.
• Do not leave dirty and unwashed utensils in the kitchen during the night. It is believed that mother Lakshmi becomes displeased because of this.