Kedara Vrat
Kedara Vrat is to be observed on Aswayuja or Ashwin Sukla
Ashtami, the eight day of the waxing phase of the moon in the month of
Aswayuja or Ashwin.Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or
married couple worships Lord Shiva. Kedareshwara is another name of Lord
Shiva. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from Ashwayuja Bahula
Ashtami and concluded on Ashwayuja Arnavasya .
But, in practice Kedara Cauri Vratham is performed for on a single day i.e. Deepavali Amavasya day.Kedara Vrat is believed to bring wealth and prosperity to the women who performs this. It is believed that by performing Kedareshwara vrat or Kedara Vrat Goddess Parvati was able to get half body of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva from then onwards is also known as ArdhaNaareeshwara.
But, in practice Kedara Cauri Vratham is performed for on a single day i.e. Deepavali Amavasya day.Kedara Vrat is believed to bring wealth and prosperity to the women who performs this. It is believed that by performing Kedareshwara vrat or Kedara Vrat Goddess Parvati was able to get half body of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva from then onwards is also known as ArdhaNaareeshwara.
In Andhra Pradesh and some places of Karnataka and
Maharashtra, Kedara Vratham is a main ritual for farming communities. Farmers
and their families observe the vrata by decorating and worshipping their wealth
of animals. Kedar Gauri Puja is also known as 'Gauramma Nomu' in tribal
places of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
2016 date : 30th October, Sunday.
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