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News India Live, Digital Desk: in hinduism Dasha Mata Vrat Has special importance. This fast is observed every year on the tenth day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. According to religious beliefs, this fast is observed to improve the deteriorated ‘dasha’ (economic and mental condition) of the house and to bring back happiness and prosperity. Married women observe this difficult fast for the happiness and good fortune of their family.
Dasha Mata Vrat 2026: Date and Muhurta
According to the Panchang, the details of Dashami Tithi this year are as follows:
Dashami tithi starts: From 12th March 2026, Thursday 05:45 PM.
Dashami tithi ends: Till 13 March 2026, Friday 08:11 PM.
Fast date: According to the rising date, the fast of Dasha Mata is today i.e. 13 March 2026 (Friday) is being kept.
Simple method of worship and ‘Dora’ tradition
Bath and resolution: This morning, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, wear clean clothes (yellow or red if possible) and take a pledge to fast.
Yarn Thread: In this fast, a string of 10 knots of raw cotton is prepared. It is colored with turmeric and kumkum.
Peepal Puja: Peepal tree is worshiped as Dasha Mata. Offer Roli, Akshat, flowers and bhog on the tree.
Story and Parikrama: Wrap a thread around the Peepal trunk and circumambulate it 10 times and listen to the mythological story of Dasha Mata (the story of King Nala and Queen Damayanti).
Holding the string: After the puja, the sacred thread consisting of 10 knots is worn around the neck. There is a tradition of wearing it throughout the year.
Important rules of fasting (what to do, what not to do?)
One meal: During this fast, food is eaten only once a day.
Giving up salt: Use of salt in food is considered prohibited. It is auspicious to consume dishes or lapsi made from wheat.
Transaction of goods: On this day, no household item (like milk, curd or money) should be given to any outsider. It is believed that this takes away the blessings of the house.
Cleanliness: On the day of fasting, one should avoid sweeping or cleaning the house (do this before the puja).
Why is this fast observed?
According to the legend, when King Nala’s ‘condition’ deteriorated, Queen Damayanti observed this fast, thereby regaining his lost kingdom and glory. Since then it is believed that any woman who observes this fast with full devotion, poverty is removed from her house.
