Rohini Vrat is an important fasting ritual observed by women, particularly those from the Jain community, seeking prosperity, peace in their families, and longevity for their husbands. However, the significance of this vrat (fast) isn't limited to Jains alone; anyone seeking prosperity and happiness can observe it.
If you're new to this and want to observe this fast starting this year, then this guide is for you. Read on to learn everything about Rohini Vrat including everything from dates to puja rituals.
Rohini Vrat 2024 : Dates and Timings
Rohini Vrat is observed during the Rohini Nakshatra, which occurs once every 27 days. Here are the dates for Rohini vrat for 2024 :
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Month |
Day |
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January |
Sunday |
Begins: 03:09 AM, Jan 21
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February |
Saturday |
Begins: 08:46 AM, Feb 17
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March |
Friday |
Begins: 04:08 PM, Mar 15
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April |
Friday |
Begins: 01:38 AM, Apr 12
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May |
Thursday |
Begins: 11:55 AM, May 09
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June |
Wednesday |
Begins: 09:16 PM, Jun 05
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July |
Wednesday |
Begins: 04:40 AM, Jul 03
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August |
Monday |
Begins: 03:55 PM, Aug 26
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September |
Sunday |
Begins: 11:02 PM, Sep 22
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October |
Sunday |
Begins: 08:31 AM, Oct 20
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November |
Saturday |
Begins: 07:28 PM, Nov 16
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December |
Saturday |
Begins: 05:48 AM, Dec 14
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Also Read : Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi : Date, Significance, and Vrat Katha
The Puja Vidhi for Rohini Vrat
- On the day of the fast, wake up early, preferably during Brahma Muhurta (the time just before sunrise, considered auspicious).
- Take a bath and wear clean, preferably light-colored clothes. White is often chosen because it symbolizes purity and peace.
- Before starting the puja, gather all the required items like flowers, fruits, incense sticks, ghee lamps (diya), a Kalash (water pot), and some fresh cloth to drape over the Kalash. You’ll also need kumkum (vermilion) for the tilak, rice grains (Akshat), and sweets as offerings.
- Choose a clean space in your home for the puja. It could be in your home temple or any clean, quiet corner. Place a clean cloth for the deity, and set up an image or idol of Lord Vasupujya (the Jain Tirthankara) if you belong to the Jain community or Lord Krishna, if you practice Hinduism.
- Place a kalash filled with clean water and decorate it with coconut and mango leaves on the top – this represents auspiciousness and fertility.
- Once the altar is ready, light the ghee lamp and incense sticks.
- Before you begin the formal prayers, take a moment to mentally invite the deity into your space. For this, you can chant the specific mantras dedicated to Lord Vasupujya or Lord Krishna. If you're unsure of specific mantras, simply reciting the name of your deity with a pure heart is equally powerful.
- Next, offer clean water and fruits to the deity. This is a symbolic gesture where you offer everything you have – your food, your efforts, and your devotion – back to the divine.
- At the end of the puja, offer an aarti to the deity.
- After the aarti, bow down before the deity and seek blessings for your family’s health, happiness, and prosperity. You can distribute the prasad (offering) to family members after the puja concludes.
Also Read : Everything You Need to Know About Mahalakshmi Vrat
Takeaway
Rohini Vrat is a beautiful tradition that goes beyond fasting. It’s about devotion, love for family, and a commitment to living a life of purity and positivity. Whether you’re observing it for the first time or have been doing it for years, each fast is an opportunity to deepen your connection with the divine.
Remember, the key to any spiritual practice is sincerity. So, whether your puja is simple or elaborate, as long as it’s done with love and devotion, the blessings will follow.
