On Chaitra Shukla Tritiya (3rd day) this vow is observed. It is said that on this day Shivji blessed Parvati and in turn Parvati blessed all woman for their good fortune. On this day all woman (who’s husbands are alive), in the afternoon an idol of Parvati is worshipped. They offer all their ornaments and Jewellry to this goddess. After completion of the story, all woman who observe this vow apply the Sindoor (Vermilion) on their foreheads, which was offered to the idol of Gauri. After having food the vow is accomplished. The food offered (prasad) of Gangaur is not given to men.

With an aim to cure small pox Bhagwati Sheetla Devi is worshipped and a vow is observed on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami.On this day of Sheetla Ashtami Sheetla Devi is worshipped ceremoniously. Stale food is offered to the Goddess and after doing this people eat the stale food.

In our country the new year begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. That is the reason why it is also known as ‘Nav Samvatsar Pratipada’. According to our religious scriptures, Brahmaji began creation of this entire Universe on this day. It is on this day that all the gods and goddess started their work of maintaining the universe and that Lord Vishnu assumed Matsya Avataar (the fish Incarnation). The beginning of Vikram Samrat is also on this day. On this day after daily ablutions people spread a white cloth and make Ashtadal Kamal (A lotus with eight petals) of rice or turmeric of Keshar (Saffron) and place a gold idol of Brahmaji and worship it. They pray for the well being of them and their families for the year to come. On this day they wear new clothes and decorate their houses with flags and festoons. Tender leaves of neem are eaten and water distribution centres are established. Brahmins are also offered food on this day.

This vow is observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Saptami. By observing this vow one does not get separated from his loved ones. On this auspicious one should meticulously take bath and worship the Sun God. ‘Martana Priyantam’ O Lord, please bless us saying this one should donate fruits to Brahmins. One should pray by saying, O Lord, may all my desires be fulfilled and by eating these fruits itself the fast should be broken. Because fruits itself are donated and by eating fruits the fast is broken the vow came to be known as Phal Saptami.

In the month when it is a Wednesday on the eight day of the lunar month especially when it is in Paush month. Buddhashtami is celebrated. The person who observes this vow is always prosperous. On this day. Bhagwan Buddh is worshipped in a lake by the 5 step procedure one should donate as much as possible cucumber and rice along with gifts. One should sacrifice lotuses, wheat and simultaneously recite the mantra
AUM BUM BUDHAYA NAMAHA.By observing all the above rules one can get his desires fulfilled.

Shuklastami is celebrated on union of Punarvasu Nakshatra in Chaitra month and Shukla Ashtami (eighth day). Those who eat eight buds of Ashok creeper on this day he become free from sorrow. Whilst eating the buds one should recite the followingowing mantra

TWAMSHOK HARABHISHTA MADHUMAAS SAMUDBHAVA
PIBAANI SHOAK SANTAPTO MAAMSHOAKAM SADA KURU ||
Meaning : O beloved one to Shiva, blossomed in spring, grief stricken, I am eating you. O Ashoka, please free me from all sorrow and grief.

The Mahanavmi is the Navmi (ninth day) which is a result of the union of Uttarashaad Nakshatra in month of Ashwin and Ashtami in Shukla Paksha. If one, on this day takes a bath and donates, he /she can be blessed enormously. Even if it is a Navmi one should worship Goddess Durga. Because of it uniqueness one can be blessed tremendously. One should observe this vow, if one desires to vanquish his enemy. After performing sacrifices and Yagya unmarried girls should take their food. After making a beautiful Pandaal one should worship Durga Devi and by reciting the Mantra.

‘AUM DURGO DURGE RAKSHINI SWAHA |’
One should perform religious sacrifices.