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In Sanatan Dharma, any auspicious work, worship or ritual is first started by worshiping Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. According to astrology and Hindu religious beliefs, each day of the week is dedicated to some deity, and Wednesday is considered to be the day of Lord Ganesha, the giver of wisdom, prudence, and knowledge. By observing fast on this day and worshiping as per the rituals, all the troubles and obstacles of life go away overnight. But often this big question remains in the minds of the devotees that how many fasts are there to be observed on Wednesdays to please Bappa and how should it be started. Let us know the complete timeline, rules and miraculous benefits of Wednesday fast in this special report.
How many fasts should one keep on Wednesday and when should one start?
According to astrological calculations and mythological scriptures, to attain the full blessings of Lord Ganesha, fasting for at least 7 or 21 consecutive Wednesdays is considered the best. Some people keep this fast for 1 year or even 45 Wednesdays continuously to fulfill their special wishes. Starting this fast from the first Wednesday of Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight) of any month is considered very auspicious and fruitful. If you are also planning to start this fast, then choose the Wednesday of Shukla Paksha, because during this time the position of Moon and Mercury is very favourable, which brings your resolution to fruition.
What are the strict rules of Wednesday fast from morning to evening?
Wednesday’s fast is observed with utmost rules and restraint. On the day of fasting, wake up before sunrise and take bath etc. After this, clean the temple of your house and keep a copper pot filled with water. Take the pledge of fasting with a true heart by taking water and Akshat in your hand in front of Bappa. Consumption of salt is completely prohibited during this fast. Satvik food or fruits should be consumed only once a day. After completion of the puja in the evening, you can eat moong dal halwa, panjiri or food without salt. Wearing green colored clothes on this day is considered very auspicious, because green color is a symbol of planet Mercury and nature.
Bappa will be happy with this easy worship method and powerful mantras.
Start the puja by spreading a yellow or red cloth and installing the idol of Lord Ganesha on a clean platform in the north-eastern corner (Ishaan Kon) of the house. Bathe Bappa with Ganga water and then offer him vermillion, Akshat, incense, lamp and marigold flowers. Remember, Lord Ganesha loves Durva (green grass) very much, hence offer him 21 Durva bales. After this, offer Bappa’s most favorite offering i.e. Modak or gram flour laddus. Miraculous mantras of Lord Ganesha during puja “Om Gan Ganpate Namah” Or “Om bran bran bran sah budhay namah” Chant it at least 108 times. Finally, recite the Wednesday fast story and complete the puja by performing aarti with camphor.
Benefits ranging from progress in business to freedom from Mercury defect in the horoscope.
Keeping fast on Wednesday not only provides spiritual benefits, but it also has many practical and astrological benefits. If the planet Mercury is in a weak position in a person’s horoscope or Mercury Dosh is going on, then observing this fast strengthens Mercury, which sharpens the intellect and increases concentration. Constant obstacles in business and job are removed and inflow of money increases. Apart from this, students who are not interested in studies get unprecedented success in the field of education by observing fast on Wednesday and worshiping Lord Ganesha. Happiness, peace and prosperity reside in the house and one gets freedom from all kinds of domestic troubles.