TUESDAY VRAT

मंगलवार का व्रत 

* This fast is kept for obtaining lasting happiness, improving blood circulation, gain respect and status and if one desires a son. This fast destroys all evils associated with mangal graha *
* The food cooked with wheat and jaggery (gur) alone should be consumed only once during the whole day *
* The fast should be kept for 21 weeks *
* The flowers used for puja should be red flowers only *

* Worship Sankat Mochak Hanumaji *

Story related to this vrat:

There was once a Brahmin couple who used to remain depressed all the time for they had no children. They longed for a child and therefore worshipped Lord Hanuman and his wife kept a vrat on Tuesdays.

Once the Brahmin went to the forests to worship Lord Hanuman leaving his wife behind. Once it so happened that for some reason she could not worship Lord Hanuman and therefore decided not to have meals. She fasted for 6 days following which she collapsed. The Lord , appreciating the sincerity in her devotion , presented himself before her and blessed her with a son.
When the Brahmin returned, he saw a sweet boy playing in the courtyard. His wife narrated to him the entire story. The Brahmin thought otherwise and could not believe her words. He felt that his wife was one of a bad character and had given birth to an illegitimate son. One day the Brahmin went to the well to fetch water and took the boy along with him. He then pushed the boy into the well and returned home. When his wife inquired about the boy he kept mum. Suddenly the boy appeared at the door and the Brahmin was astonished to see him.

That very night , Lord Hanuman came in his dreams and set aside all his doubts. The Brahmin felt very guilty and apologised. Thereafter both made it a routine to observe fast on Tuesday.

It is believed that those who worship Lord Hanuman, narrate this story to others and observe fast on Tuesdays - Lord Hanuman will destroy all the evils and help them to lead a happy life.