Among all the gods he is the easiest to be pleased, that's why he is also called as “Bhola Shankar”. People fast on Mondays to please Lord Shiva for the boon of wealth, prosperity, marriage, relief from various diseases and overall happiness.

There is a famous type of fast observed to please Lord Shiva called ‘16 Somvar Fast’. It starts on Monday from Shukla Paksha (bright period of the moon). These fasts are most fruitful when started in the month of Shravan (July – August). Shravan month is the most auspicious period because Lord Shiva drank the most powerful poison which came out of Samudhra Manthan process to save the entire universe.

Fasting process starts with sunrise and lasts till sunset. Devotees wear white clothes and do puja to Lord Shiva with Gangajal, milk or curd and white flowers. They present and seasonal fruits. During the fast , devotees consume only water, juice or fruits. In case of any health problems where fast is not possible, devotees can consume fruits. After the sunset, devotees pray to Lord Shiva and consume food.

Always chant Lord Shiva’s mantra “OM NAMAH SHIVAYA” during the puja and fasting process. It is the most powerful mantra as it is infused with positive energy. It is also called the Five-Syllable mantra.

Monday fast or Somvar Vrat is also done to get rid of health problems and diseases by reciting the “MAHAMRITYUNJAYA Mantra” 108 times. The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a verse of Rigveda which is also called Rudra Mantra or Tryambakam Mantra which is as follows:

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityurmokshaya Mamratat

According to legends, Goddess Parvati did Somvar Vrat to have Lord Shiva as her husband. Since then, unmarried girls have been doing this fast to get an ideal husband like Lord Shiva. By chanting the mantras, we get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy.

There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:
ॐ नमः शिवाय ।
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

नमामीशमीशान निर्वाणरूपं
विभुं व्यापकं ब्रह्मवेदस्वरूपम् ।
निजं निर्गुणं निर्विकल्पं निरीहं
चिदाकाशमाकाशवासं भजेऽहम् ॥१॥

ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय ।

करचरणकृतं वाक् कायजं कर्मजं वा श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसंवापराधं ।
विहितं विहितं वा सर्व मेतत् क्षमस्व जय जय करुणाब्धे श्री महादेव शम्भो ॥

Lord Hanuman is known for his strength and his weapon is Gada, it consists essentially of a spherical head mounted on a shaft with a spike on the top. Lord Hanuman is also called as “Chiranjeevi” (the immortal), “Bajrangbali”, “Anjani Putra” and “Maruti”. He is the destroyer of all the evil. Devotees fast on Tuesdays to impress Lord Hanuman.

Devotees believe that fasting on Tuesdays would please Lord Hanuman. He shall bless the devotees with strength, win over enemies, win in litigations, betterment of health, overcome fear of evil, reduce the bad effects caused by the planet Mars or Mangal. Mangalvar Vrat is also observed for the purpose to have a son too.

Fasting process starts with sunrise and lasts till sunset. Devotees wear red clothes and first do puja to Lord Ganesh then followed by Lord Hanuman with red flowers. Devotees Present and seasonal fruits. Mangalvar Vrat Katha or Hanuman Chalisa or Hanuman Ashtak can be recited during Puja and fasting period.

During the fast devotees consume only water, juice or fruits. In case of any health problems if the fast is not possible then devotees can consume fruits during the fast. After the sunset, devotees pray to Lord Hanuman and consume food. The food should contain Wheat and Jaggery, but salt should be avoided at any cost.

Lord Hanuman’s Beej mantra is recited 108 times to get relief from troubles, gain stamina, power and strength which is as follows:

“Om Aeem Bhreem Hanumate,

Shri Ram Dootaye Namah”

There are other mantras to recite which are as follows:

“Om Shree Hanumate Namah”

“Hang Pawan Nandanaya Swaha”

This Hanuman mantra is recited 21000 times to get rid of evil spirits or any other type of disturbances or cure any type of illness which is as follows:

“Om Namo Bhagwate Aanjaneyaya Mahabalaya Swaha”

There is a belief that if we pray to Lord Hanuman with a pure heart, he always comes to our rescue. Children who recite Hanuman Chalisa will never have scary or fearful thoughts. People reciting these mantras are never troubled by enemies, devils, spirits or ghosts and reduces malefic effects of sade sati.

By chanting the mantras, we get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy. There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:
ॐ हनुमते नमः |
हं पवन ननदनाय स्वाहा |

हं हनुमते रुद्रात्मकाय हुं फट् |

ॐ नमो भगवते आंजनेयाय महाबलाय स्वाहा |

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं हनुमते रामदूताय लंकाविध्वंसनाय अंजनी गर्भ संभूताय शाकिनी डाकिनी डाकिनी विध्वंसनाय किलिकिलि बुबुकारेण विभिषणाय हनुमद्देवाय ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं हौं हाँ फट् स्वाहा।।

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे ,महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात् ।।

ॐ अघोरेभ्योsथ घोरेभ्यो घोर घोरतरेभ्य:। सर्वेभ्य: सर्व सर्वेभ्यो नमस्ते अस्तु रूद्र रुपेभ्य:।। ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय ।।

।। ॐ यो रुद्रोsन्गौ योsप्सुय ओषधीषु यो रुद्रो विश्वाभुवना-विवेश तस्मै रुद्राय नमोsस्तु ।।

।।ॐ ह्रौं जूं सः ।।

।।ॐ जूं सः मां पालय-पालय ।।

।। ॐ जूं सः मां पालय-पालय सः जूं ॐ ।।

ॐ ह्रौं ॐ जूं सः भूर्भुवः स्वः ॐ त्र्यम्बकम् यजामहे सुगन्धिम् पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।

उर्वारूकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा मृतात् भूर्भुवः स्वरों जूं सः ह्रौं ॐ ।।

Tuesday (Subramanya Swamy)

Generally, Tuesday is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, but there are people in South India who worship Subramanya Swamy on Tuesday.

Subramanya Swamy is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is known by other names as “Muruga”, “Skanda”, “Karthikeya”, “Shanmuga”. Lord Murugan is considered as the Tamil God and is extremely worshipped all over the Tamil Nadu state. Subramanya Swamy is considered as unique Godhead with a rare combination of the Warrior God, Supreme Divine Intelligence and matchless valor. He can lead one towards spiritual evolution and as the core of all the divine energies.

People fast on Tuesdays to please Lord Muruga to get rid of Karmic bondage, reduce the bad effects caused by the planet Mars or Mangal. For best results, devotees do this Vrat for 9 to 10 Tuesdays.

Fasting process starts with sunrise and lasts till sunset. Devotees do puja to Lord Muruga by lighting lamps, offering red flowers. presenting and Panchamirtham (Mixture of 5 Items), Fruits, Sweets, etc. Kandha Shasti Kavasam (Sacred Muruga Hymn) is recited during Puja and fasting period.

During the fast,devotees consume only water, juice or fruits. In case of any health related problems, devotees can consume fruits during the fast. After the sunset, devotees pray to Lord Muruga and consume food.

Moola Mantra of Subramanya Swamy is as follows:

“Om Sharavana Bhavaya Namah”

Muruga Sloka is as follows:

“Gyaanashaktidhara Skanda
Valli kalyana Sundara
Devasenaa Manah Kaanta
Kaartikeya Namo Astute
Om Subramanya Namah”
By chanting the mantras, devotees get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy. There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:
ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः।

ॐ गुहाय नमः।

ॐ षण्मुखाय नमः।

ॐ फालनेत्रसुताय नमः।

ॐ प्रभवे नमः।

ॐ पिङ्गलाय नमः।

ॐ कृत्तिकासूनवे नमः।

ॐ शिखिवाहनाय नमः।

ॐ द्विषड्भुजाय नमः।

ॐ द्विषण्णेत्राय नमः।

ॐ शक्तिधराय नमः।

ॐ पिशिताशप्रभञ्जनाय नमः।

ॐ तारकासुरसंहर्त्रे नमः।

ॐ रक्षोबलविमर्दनाय नमः।

ॐ मत्ताय नमः।

ॐ प्रमत्ताय नमः।

ॐ उन्मत्ताय नमः।

ॐ सुरसैन्यसुरक्षकाय नमः।

ॐ देवासेनापतये नमः।

ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः।

ॐ कृपालवे नमः।

ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।

ॐ उमासुताय नमः।

ॐ शक्तिधराय नमः।

ॐ कुमाराय नमः।

ॐ क्रौञ्चदारणाय नमः।

ॐ सेनानिये नमः।

ॐ अग्निजन्मने नमः।

ॐ विशाखाय नमः।

ॐ शङ्करात्मजाय नमः।

ॐ शिवस्वामिने नमः।

ॐ गणस्वामिने नमः।

ॐ सर्वस्वामिने नमः।

ॐ सनातनाय नमः।

ॐ अनन्तशक्तये नमः।

ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः।

ॐ पार्वतीप्रियनन्दनाय नमः।

ॐ गङ्गासुताय नमः।

ॐ शरोद्भूताय नमः।

ॐ आहुताय नमः।

ॐ पावकात्मजाय नमः।

ॐ जृम्भाय नमः।

ॐ प्रजृम्भाय नमः।

ॐ उज्जृम्भाय नमः।

ॐ कमलासनसंस्तुताय नमः।

ॐ एकवर्णाय नमः।

ॐ द्विवर्णाय नमः।

ॐ त्रिवर्णाय नमः।

ॐ सुमनोहराय नमः।

ॐ चुतुर्वर्णाय नमः।

ॐ पञ्चवर्णाय नमः।

ॐ प्रजापतये नमः।

ॐ अहस्पतये नमः।

ॐ अग्निगर्भाय नमः।

ॐ शमीगर्भाय नमः।

ॐ विश्वरेतसे नमः।

ॐ सुरारिघ्ने नमः।

ॐ हरिद्वर्णाय नमः।

ॐ शुभकराय नमः।

ॐ वसुमते नमः।

ॐ वटुवेषभृते नमः।

ॐ पूष्णे नमः।

ॐ गभस्तये नमः।

ॐ गहनाय नमः।

ॐ चन्द्रवर्णाय नमः।

ॐ कलाधराय नमः।

ॐ मायाधराय नमः।

ॐ महामायिने नमः।

ॐ कैवल्याय नमः।

ॐ शङ्करात्मजाय नमः।

ॐ विश्वयोनये नमः।

ॐ अमेयात्मने नमः।

ॐ तेजोनिधये नमः।

ॐ अनामयाय नमः।

ॐ परमेष्ठिने नमः

ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः।

ॐ वेदगर्भाय नमः।

ॐ विराट्सुताय नमः।

ॐ पुलिन्दकन्याभर्त्रे नमः।

ॐ महासारस्वतव्रताय नमः।

ॐ आश्रिताखिलदात्रे नमः।

ॐ चोरघ्नाय नमः।

ॐ रोगनाशनाय नमः।

ॐ अनन्तमूर्तये नमः।

ॐ आनन्दाय नमः।

ॐ शिखण्डिकृतकेतनाय नमः।

ॐ डम्भाय नमः।

ॐ परमडम्भाय नमः।

ॐ महाडम्भाय नमः।

ॐ वृषाकपये नमः।

ॐ कारणोपात्तदेहाय नमः।

ॐ कारणातीतविग्रहाय नमः।

ॐ अनीश्वराय नमः।

ॐ अमृताय नमः।

ॐ प्राणाय नमः।

ॐ प्राणायामपरायणाय नमः।

ॐ विरुद्धहन्त्रे नमः।

ॐ वीरघ्नाय नमः।

ॐ रक्तश्यामगळाय नमः।

ॐ श्यामकन्धराय नमः।

ॐ महते नमः।

ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः।

ॐ गुहप्रीताय नमः।

ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः।

ॐ ब्राह्मणप्रियाय नमः।

ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः।

ॐ अक्षयफलप्रदाय नमः।

ॐ वल्ली देवसेनासमेत श्री सुब्रह्मण्यस्वामिने नमः।

Devotees fast on Wednesdays to please Lord Ganesha to get rid of all the hurdles, freedom from hindrances to the attainment of success on the path of spiritual life, or to the accomplishment of any good, or noble, or new undertaking, one has to greet and harmonize with that Power of God which eliminates failures from all endeavours,, presides over and secures, success, victory and fulfilment.

Fasting process starts with sunrise and lasts till sunset. Devotees do puja to Lord Ganesha by offering Sandalwood, Red Sandalwood, Sindoor,, Durva, Laddu and Flowers. Goddess Durga should be worshipped along with Lord Ganesha. Devotees offer Vermilion (Cinnabar), Durva Mala and Laddu to Lord Ganesha. Laddus are favourite dish to Lord Ganesha.

Devotees also worship cow and feed her Chapathi mixed with Jaggery on Wednesdays. Devotees donate items like Green Cloth, Ghee, Bronze, Copper, Mishri to poor people.

Lord Ganesha mantra can be recited 108 times with the help of crystal beads in the hand during Puja and fasting period.

A mantra for beginning meditation or prayer or starting new enterprises or undertaking any new initiative is as follows:

“Om Ganeshaya Namah”

“Om Bu Buddhay Namah”

By chanting the mantras, we get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy. There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:

वक्र तुंड महाकाय, सूर्य कोटि समप्रभ:।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव शुभ कार्येषु सर्वदा ॥

द्वविमौ ग्रसते भूमिः सर्पो बिलशयानिवं।
राजानं चाविरोद्धारं ब्राह्मणं चाप्रवासिनम्॥

नमामि देवं सकलार्थदं तं सुवर्णवर्णं भुजगोपवीतम्ं।
गजाननं भास्करमेकदन्तं लम्बोदरं वारिभावसनं च॥

गजाननं भूतगणादिसेवितं कपित्थजम्बूफलचारु भक्षणम्ं।
उमासुतं शोकविनाशकारकं नमामि विघ्नेश्वरपादपङ्कजम्॥

एकदन्तं महाकायं लम्बोदरगजाननम्ं।
विध्ननाशकरं देवं हेरम्बं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥

रक्ष रक्ष गणाध्यक्ष रक्ष त्रैलोक्यरक्षकं।
भक्तानामभयं कर्ता त्राता भव भवार्णवात्॥

विघ्नेश्वराय वरदाय सुरप्रियाय लम्बोदराय सकलाय जगद्धितायं।
नागाननाय श्रुतियज्ञविभूषिताय गौरीसुताय गणनाथ नमो नमस्ते॥

केयूरिणं हारकिरीटजुष्टं चतुर्भुजं पाशवराभयानिं।
सृणिं वहन्तं गणपं त्रिनेत्रं सचामरस्त्रीयुगलेन युक्तम्॥

गजाननाय महसे प्रत्यूहतिमिरच्छिदे।
अपारकरुणापूरतरङ्गितदृशे नमः ॥

आवाहये तं गणराजदेवं रक्तोत्पलाभासमशेषवन्द्दम्।
विध्नान्तकं विध्नहरं गणेशं भजामि रौद्रं सहितं च सिद्धया ॥

पुराणपुरुषं देवं नानाक्रीडाकरं मुद्रा।
मायाविनां दुर्विभावयं मयूरेशं नमाम्यहम् ॥

परात्परं चिदानन्दं निर्विकारं हृदि स्थितम् ।
गुणातीतं गुणमयं मयूरेशं नमाम्यहम् ॥

प्रातः स्मरामि गणनाथमनाथबन्धुं सिन्दूरपूरपरिशोभितगण्डयुगमम् उद्दण्डविघ्नपरिखण्डनचण्डदण्ड माखण्डलादिसुरनायकवृन्दवन्द्यम् ॥

तमोयोगिनं रुद्ररूपं त्रिनेत्रं जगद्धारकं तारकं ज्ञानहेतुम्।
अनेकागमैः स्वं जनं बोधयन्तं सदा सर्वरूपं गणेशं नमामः ॥

People from almost every religion worship Sai Baba irrespective of their caste and creed with full devotion. Devotees fast on Thursdays to please Sai Baba to gain strength, betterment of health, lead the rightful path and fulfil wishes. Fasting process starts with sunrise and lasts till sunset. Devotees do puja to Sai Baba with flowers, resent and seasonal fruits. During the fast, devotees consume only water, juice or fruits. In case of any health related problems, devotees can consume fruits during the fast. After the sunset, devotees pray to Sai Baba and consume food.

Sai Baba’s mantra “Sabka Malik Ek Hai’ preaches that there is one divine power in the universe which protects and nurtures us. Sai Baba’s mantras to chant during puja or fast period 108 times are as follows:

“Om Sai Ram”

“Om Sai,
Shri Sai,
Jai Jai Sai,
Satguru Sai”

“Om Sai Namo Namah,
Shri Sai Namo Namah,
Jai Jai Sai Namo Namah,
Satguru Sai Namo Namah”

“Om Shrideeshwararya Vidmahe,
Dattatreyaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Sai Prachodayath”

By chanting the mantras, we get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy. There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:

ॐ शिरडी वासाय विधमहे सच्चिदानन्दाय धीमही तन्नो साईं प्रचोदयात ॥

लोखा समस्ता सुखिनो भवन्तु ऊं शांति: शांति: शांति: ॥

ॐ श्री साई नाथाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई लक्ष्मीनारायनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई कृष्णरामशिव मारुत्यादिरुपाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई शेषशायिने नमः
ॐ श्री साई गोदावरीतट शीलधीवासिने नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तहृदालयाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वहन्नीललाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भूतवासाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भूतभविष्यदभाववार्जिताय नमः
ॐ श्री साई कालातीताय नमः
ॐ श्री साई कालाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई कालकालाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई कालदर्पदमनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई मृत्युंजय नमः
ॐ श्री साई अमर्त्याय नमः
ॐ श्री साई मत्यभयप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई जीवाधाराय नमः
ॐ श्री साई सर्वाधाराय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तावनसमर्थाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तावन प्रतिज्ञान नमः
ॐ श्री साई अन्नवस्त्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई आरोग्यक्षेमदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई धनमांगल्यप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई रिद्धिसिद्धिदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई पुत्रमित्रकलबन्धुदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई योगक्षेमवहाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई आपद् बान्धवाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई मार्गबन्धवे नमः
ॐ श्री साई भुक्तिमुक्ति स्वर्गापवर्गदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई प्रियाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई प्रीति वर्धनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई अंतर्यामिने नमः
ॐ श्री साई सच्चिदात्मने नमः
ॐ श्री साई नित्यानंदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई परमसुखदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई परमेश्वराय नमः
ॐ श्री साई परब्रह्मणे नमः
ॐ श्री साई परमात्मने नमः
ॐ श्री साई ज्ञानस्वरूपिणे नमः
ॐ श्री साई जगतपित्रे नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तानां मात्रुधात्रूपितामहाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्ताभयप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तपराधीनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तानुग्रहकातराय नमः
ॐ श्री साई शरणागतवत्सलाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई भक्तिशक्तिप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई ज्ञानवैराग्यदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई प्रेमप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई संशय ह्रदय दौर्बल्य पापकर्म नमः
ॐ श्री साई ह्रदयग्रंथिभेदकाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई कर्मध्वंसिने नमः
ॐ श्री साई शुद्ध सत्वस्थिताय नमः
ॐ श्री साई गुणातीत गुणात्मने नमः
ॐ श्री साई अनंत कल्याणगुणाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई अमितपराक्रमाय नमः
ॐ श्री साई जयिने नमः
ॐ श्री साई दुर्धर्षाक्षोभ्याय नमः
ॐ श्री साई अपराजिताय नमः
ॐ श्री साई त्रिलोकेशु अविघातगतये नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अशक्यरहिताय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वशक्तिमुर्तये नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सुरूपसुन्दराय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सुलोचनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं बहुरूपविश्वमुर्तये नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अरूपाव्यक्ताय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अचिन्त्याय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सूक्ष्माय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वन्तार्यामिने नमः
ॐ श्री साईं मनोवागतीताय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं प्रेममूर्तये नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सुलभदुर्लभाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं असहायसहायाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अनाथनाथदीनबन्धवे नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वभारभ्रुते नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अकर्मानेककर्मसुकर्मिने नमः
ॐ श्री साईं पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं तीर्थाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं वासुदेवाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सतांगतये नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सत्परायनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं लोकनाथाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं पावनान्घाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अम्रुतांशवे नमः
ॐ श्री साईं भास्करप्रभाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं ब्रह्मचर्य तपश्चर्यादि सुव्रताय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सत्यधर्मंपरायनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सिद्धेश्वराय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सिद्धसंकल्पाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं योगेश्वराय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं भगवते नमः
ॐ श्री साईं भक्तवत्सलाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सत्पुरुषाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सत्यतत्त्वबोधकाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं कामदिषड्वैरिध्वंसिने नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अभेदानंदानुभवप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं समसर्वमतसमताय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं दक्षिणामूर्तये नमः
ॐ श्री साईं वेन्कतेशरमनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं अदभुतानन्तचर्याय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं प्रपन्नार्तिहराय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं संसारसर्वदुःखक्षयकराय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्ववित्सर्वतोमुखाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वान्तर्बहि: स्थिताय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वमंगलकराय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं सर्वाभीष्टप्रदाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं समरससनमार्गस्थापनाय नमः
ॐ श्री साईं समर्थ सदगुरु साईनाथाय नमः

During the fast, devotees consume only water, juice or fruits. In case of any health problems, devotees can consume fruits during the fast. After the sunset, pray to the Goddess and consume food. It is mandatory to avoid sour items.

There is a famous type of fast observed for consecutive Fridays called “Solah Shukravar” to please Goddess Lakshmi. Shukravar Vrat Katha can be recited in the evening. Donating Curd, rice and milk to a cow is considered beneficial.

Maha mantra of the Goddess Lakshmi is as follows:

“Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto,
Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah,
Manushyo Matprasaaden,
Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om”

“Om Shring Shriye Namah”

“Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidraahe Visnu Patrayai Cha Dheemahi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om”

“Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyai Namah”

“Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Maha Lakshmi Namah”

“Om Shreem Shree-aee Namah”

“Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah”

Shukra Beej mantra can be recited 108 times to reduce the negative effects of Venus which is as follows:

“Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah”

“Om Sri Durgaya Namah”

Chanting of Shukra Mantra, facing South-East direction can also reduce the malefic effects and influence of Venus which is as follows:

“Om Aim Aim Gam Grahesvara Shuraya Namah”

By chanting the mantras, we get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy. There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

या देवी सर्वभुतेषु क्षान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता।
या देवी सर्वभुतेषु बुद्धिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

ॐ जटा जूट समायुक्तमर्धेंन्दु कृत लक्षणाम|
लोचनत्रय संयुक्तां पद्मेन्दुसद्यशाननाम ||

रिपव: संक्षयम् यान्ति कल्याणम चोपपद्यते|
नन्दते च कुलम पुंसाम माहात्म्यम मम श्रृणुयान्मम||

ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ॐ ।।

शान्तिकर्मणि सर्वत्र तथा दु:स्वप्नदर्शने|
ग्रहपीडासु चोग्रासु माहात्म्यं श्रृणुयान्मम||

बालग्रहभिभूतानां बालानां शांतिकारकं|
सङ्घातभेदे च नृणाम मैत्रीकरणमुतमम ||

शरणागत दीनार्तपरित्राण परायणे।
सर्वस्यातिहरे देवि नारायण नमोस्तुते।।
सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वेशक्तिसमन्विते ।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तु ते ।।
रोगनशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा। रुष्टा तु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान्।।
त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणां। त्वमाश्रिता हृयश्रयतां प्रयान्ति।।
सर्वाबाधा प्रशमनं त्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि।
एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्दैरिविनाशनम्।।
सर्वाबाधा विर्निर्मुक्तो धनधान्यसुतान्वित:।
मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशय:।।
जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी ।
दुर्गा शिवा क्षमा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते ।।

ॐ श्री संतोषी महामाया गजानंदम दायिनी शुक्रवार प्रिये देवी नारायणी नमोस्तुते ||

जय माँ संतोषिये देवी नमो नमः

श्री संतोषी देव्व्ये नमः

ॐ श्री गजोदेवोपुत्रिया नमः

ॐ सर्वनिवार्नाये देविभुता नमः

ॐ संतोषी महादेव्व्ये नमः

ॐ सर्वकाम फलप्रदाय नमः

ॐ ललिताये नमः

Generally,Saturdays are dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. If we leave out our egoism and desires for worldly things and pray whole-heartedly to Lord Venkateswara’s Lotus feet, he will take care of everything. Lord Venkateswara is known to be a loving god and loves his bhaktas ardently.There is a famous type of fast observed to please Lord Venkateshwara called ‘Saptha Shanivara Vratham’ or ‘Sri Venkateshwara Swami Seven Saturday Vratam’. By doing this Vratam, Lord Venkateshwara will protect devotees from all sorts of calamities. Number seven means seven hills of Venkateshwara that will provide protection from all the sides.

The Sunday fasting should begin on the first Sunday of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of Ashwin month. Fasting process starts with sunrise and must fast for the whole day on the vrat and conclude the fast only on the next day morning after seeing the sun and offering water to sun god. Devotees wear red clothes and offer red flowers while worshipping. An idol of sun god is placed on the altar and worship is offered with incense, sandal wood, flowers and specially prepared dishes. During the fast observers should not consume oily, salty and citric foods.

Those who fast on Sundays shall be released from their sins and will attain good health and happiness. Various ailments and diseases shall be cured and will get a sharp and clear intellect. People who observe this vrat throughout their lives enter surya lok after their death.

Sunday vrat Katha should be recited or read during worship. Sun God’s mantra to recite during puja and fasting period which is as follows:

“Nama Suryaya Santaya Sarvaroga Nivarine,
Ayu Rarogya Maisvairyam Dehi Devah Jagatpate”

The Surya Beej Mantra has the power to bring positivity, healing power to cure diseases and ability to create a life of abundance. Divine grace is obtained by chanting this mantra which is as follows:

““Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah”

By chanting the mantras, we get rid of all the negative energy and surround ourselves with positive energy. There is no specific time or place to recite the mantras, but the most important rule while chanting the mantras is to chant them with full devotion and faith then you can see result on your own.

Mantra:

ॐ हराम हरिम ह्रौं सह सूर्याय नमः

ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महादुत्याथिकराया धीमहि तनमो आदित्य प्रचोदयात

नमः सूर्याय शान्ताय सर्वरोग निवारिणे
आयु ररोग्य मैस्वैर्यं देहि देवः जगत्पते ||

आधित्य ह्रुधाय पुण्यं सर्व सथृ विनासनं
जयावहं जबे नित्यं अक्षयं परमं शिवं