Hinduism is often described as a
religion of fasts, feasts and festivals. Fasting a Hindu tradition
to please God, by controlling and curbing one's desires. Fasts most
commonly known as Upvaas or Vrat are the days when devotees refrain
themselves from food or water. Fasts of different Gods or Goddesses
are observed on particular days. These stories have given solace to
millions of people from time immemorial. It would be worthwhile to
explain as to how a particular day of the week was allotted to
particular star or planet. We here present the Marathi version of
fasting stories (Vrat Kathas)
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