Vrat and Fasting GuideVrat and fasting guide
What a vrat is, the main fasts of the year, what to eat and how to fast safely.
Start with what a vrat is.
The basics
The main vrats
Food
This page describes common practice. Families differ, and the tradition itself says that illness and age are good reasons to reduce a fast. It is not medical advice: please talk to a doctor if you have a health condition. Times for fasts depend on the panchang for your city.