Kedar Brata Katha - Summary
Kedar Brata is a holy fast dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most powerful gods in Hinduism. This fast is observed with great faith and devotion by devotees to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for peace, happiness, and prosperity. The story related to Kedar Brata explains the importance of truth, devotion, and purity in life. It is believed that by observing this fast, one can get rid of sins and attain spiritual growth.
Kedar Brata Katha tells how Lord Shiva blesses his true devotees who follow the path of honesty and devotion. People observe this fast by worshipping Lord Shiva, offering flowers, milk, and fruits, and reciting the Katha with a pure heart. The fast is especially popular among women who pray for the well-being of their families. Through this vrat, devotees express their deep love and faith towards Lord Shiva and hope for divine protection and blessings.
Kedar Gauri Worship Method
- Ardhanarishwar form of Lord Shiva is worshiped on the day of Kedar Gauri Vrat.
- On this day the devotees fast for the whole day according to their ability or this fast can be done even after giving fruits at one time.
- Kedar Gauri Vrat should always be done with a pure heart. Any person who observes this fast should call a priest and feed him.
- The worship of Kedar Gauri Vrat continues for 21 consecutive days. All the devotees worship it regularly by setting the Kalash at the holy place.
- The Kalash is covered with a silk cloth. On top of which a heap of rice is placed.
- 21 threads are tied around the Kalash. 21 priests are invited in Kedar Gauri Vrat.
- The Kalash installed in this worship is considered to be a reflection of Lord Kedareshwar.
- The Kalash is worshiped by offering kumkum, sandalwood, akshat, musk, frankincense, tambool, flowers and incense.
- After this the mantras of Lord Shiva are chanted. In Kedar Gauri Vrat, Bholenath is offered special bhog of 21 types of food along with Shriphal.
- After the worship is over, Prasad is distributed among the devotees and the poor.
Kedar Gauri Fasting Story – Kedar Brata Katha
According to mythological beliefs, this fast was done by Goddess Parvati. Once a devotee of Mother Parvati left her devotion and started worshiping Lord Shiva. Due to which Mother Parvati got very angry. Mother Parvati did penance to sage Gautam to become a part of Shiva’s body. Then Sage Gautam asked Mata Parvati to observe Kedar Gauri fast for 21 consecutive days with full devotion.
Mata Parvati followed the Kedargauri fast for 21 days according to the rules of Gautam Rishi. Pleased with which Lord Shiva gave the left part of his body to Mother Parvati. Since then this form of his came to be known as Ardhanarishvara. Since then Kedar Gauri Vrat is celebrated on this day. Mother Parvati herself had kept this fast to please Lord Shiva.
Kedar Brata Katha
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