What is Dashavatar fast, when and why is it kept?
2025 dashavatar vrat: Dashavatar Vrat is an important fast in Hinduism which is dedicated to the worship of ten main incarnations of Lord Vishnu. This fast is observed to attain salvation, happiness, and prosperity. During the fast, Matsya, Kurm, Varaha, Narsingh, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki incarnations are worshiped during the fast. By observing this fast, a person gets freedom from sins and poses in life. Let’s know about Dashavatar fast 2025 …Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: In how many days Ganesh Visarjan is where?
When is Dashavatar fast kept,
• Date: Dashavatar fast is observed every year on the Dashami date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month.
• In 2025: In 2025, Dashavatar fast will be kept on September 2, Tuesday.
Why is it kept? There are many important reasons to keep Dashavatar fast, some of which are as follows:
• The grace of Lord Vishnu: The main objective of this fast is to get his grace by worshiping Lord Vishnu and his 10 incarnations.
• Freedom from sins: It is believed that by observing this fast with full devotion and devotion, all the sins of the person are destroyed and he attains salvation.
• Freedom from sufferings: Dashavatar fast is considered to remove all the troubles and obstacles of life.
• Good luck and prosperity: By observing this fast, wealth, prosperity, happiness and good fortune are attained.
• Defense of religion: Lord Vishnu has incarnated to protect religion and destroy unrighteousness in every era. By doing this fast, devotees remember those incarnations and resolve to follow the path shown by them.Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Naivedya and mantra of the seventh day of Ganesh festival, know the auspicious time of worship
Dashavatar: 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu include:
1. Matsya (fish)
2. Kurm (Turtle)
3. Varaha (pig)
4. Narsingh (half lion, half human)
5. Vamana (dwarf)
6. Parashuram
7. Shriram
8. Shri Krishna
9. Buddha
10. Kalki (Future incarnation)
On this fast, devotees remember all these incarnations, worship them, and pray to them for happiness, peace and prosperity in life.
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