Various Fasts

A fast is a kind of vow, a solemn promise to please deity or God. It can even be regarded as a sacrifice, as the devotee pledge to the almighty that for a specific, period of time, he will not touch non- veg. food or a particular vegetable that is dear to him, or that he will fast on specific days of the week. In this imperfect and dualistic world, after incarnating in a physical body, one is subject to many temptations and wrong doings due to the influence of Maya (illusory and deceptive nature of things). The law of karma ensures that for all sins committed, one has to undergo misfortune and misery. One can tone down – and sometimes even nullify- the negative effect in one’s life by observing a vow, which acts as a penance. Observance of the rules postulated by the scriptures is called a vow. There are many kind of Fasts , there name will be given below-

1-    Ekadashi Fast

2-    Shivratri Fast

3-    Vara Lakshmi Fast

4-    Fasting during an Eclipse

5-    Pradosa Fast

6-    Nag Panchmi Fast

7-    Karva Chauth Fast

8-    Samvatsar Fast

9-    RamNavmi Fast

10-                       Janmashtami Fast

11-                       Dus Avatar Fast

12-                       Navratri Fast

Generally, people who takes a vow in order to fulfill some desire do not pay much attention to the concluding ceremony at the end of the Fast. Our scriptures say that it is very important that the number of fasts which one had taken to vow to do are completed. Also pray to the worshipped gods and deities to grant pardon for any mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly during your vow.