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Vrat Katha
Traditional stories recited during observance of vrats (fasts).
Vishnu
Ekadashi Vrat Katha
The story of King Ambarish and the origin of Ekadashi.
🪔 Every Ekadashi — 24 in a year; special ones: Vaikuntha, Nirjala, Dev-uthni
Chandra + Karva Mata
Karva Chauth Vrat Katha
The story of Karva and the origin of the wife's fast for husband's longevity.
🪔 Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (October-November)
Shiva
Somvar (Monday) Vrat Katha
The story of a childless merchant and the power of the Somvar vrat.
🪔 Every Monday, Shravan Somvar, Solah Somvar Vrat
Santoshi Mata
Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha
The story that popularized the Friday vrat for Santoshi Mata.
🪔 Every Friday — 16 Fridays for a complete vrat cycle
Ganesha
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha
The monthly Ganesha vrat for removal of troubles.
🪔 Every Krishna Chaturthi — Angarki (Tuesday-fall) is most auspicious