Tuesday Fast

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There was once a Brahmin couple who used to remain depressed all the

time for they had no children. They longed for a child and therefore

worshipped Lord Hanuman and his wife kept a vrat on Tuesdays.

 

Once the Brahmin went to the forests to worship Lord Hanuman leaving

his wife behind. Once it so happened that for some reason she could

not worship Lord Hanuman and therefore decided not to have meals. She

fasted for 6 days following which she collapsed. The Lord ,

appreciating the sincerity in her devotion , presented himself before

her and blessed her with a son.

 

When the Brahmin returned, he saw a sweet boy playing in the

courtyard. His wife narrated to him the entire story. The Brahmin

thought otherwise and could not believe her words. He felt that his

wife was one of a bad character and had given birth to an

illegitimate son. One day the Brahmin went to the well to fetch water

and took the boy along with him. He then pushed the boy into the well

and returned home. When his wife inquired about the boy he kept mum.

Suddenly the boy appeared at the door and the Brahmin was astonished

to see him.

 

That very night , Lord Hanuman came in his dreams and set aside all

his doubts. The Brahmin felt very guilty and apologised. Thereafter

both made it a routine to observe fast on Tuesday.

 

It is believed that those who worship Lord Hanuman, narrate this

story to others and observe fast on Tuesdays - Lord Hanuman will

destroy all the evils and help them to lead a happy life.

 

Note :

 

# This fast is kept for obtaining lasting happiness, improving blood

circulation, gain respect and status and if one desires a son. This

fast destroys all evils associated with mangala graha.

 

# The food cooked with wheat and jaggery (gur) alone should be

consumed only once during the whole day.

 

# The fast should be kept for 21 weeks.

 

# The flowers used for puja should be red flowers only.