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6-Shukra Vaar Vrat (Friday)

Fast on Shukra Vaar (Friday) is devoted to Shukra - the planet Venus. The procedure for this fast is similar to that of Monday. It is preferable that food is eaten once a day. It must include white preparations like Kheer (rice porridge or pudding) or Rabadee (a milk preparation). To appease Shukra one must wear Mani (a gem) in silver. Those inclined to charity must give rice, white clothes, a cow, ghee, diamonds and gold.

Fast on Friday is also devoted to Santoshee Maa. She is the daughter of Shree Ganesh Jee and blesses one with happiness and contentment. Prayers are offered to her followed by her Kathaa and Aaratee. Food must be eaten once. This is a strict fast and nothing sour or acidic (lemon, yogurt, pickle etc) must be eaten or offered to anyone else. It is customary to fast for 16 Fridays. On the final day, young boys are fed and are given Dakshinaa (some money - usually 1 Dollar is enough). Devotees wear white colored dress on this day. The fasting on Shukra Vaar begins at sunrise and ends with sunset. The person fasting takes only one meal in the evening. White colored food like Kheer or milk is the most preferred food this day. This fast is kept for various reasons including removal of obstacles, for a child, happy family life etc etc.

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