Rohini Vrat 2024: Date and Time for September Month

Rohini Vrat is a significant fasting day in the Jain community, mainly observed by women for the well-being and long life of their husbands. This fast is closely linked to the Rohini Nakshatra, one of the 27 lunar mansions in the Jain and Hindu calendars.

Date and Time of Rohini Vrat in September 2024
In September 2024, Rohini Vrat will be observed on Monday, September 23. The fast is held when the Rohini Nakshatra prevails after sunrise. The timing is crucial as the fast is only observed on this day when the Rohini Nakshatra is prominent. The fast concludes during Margashirsha Nakshatra when Rohini Nakshatra ends.

Significance of Rohini Vrat

• Relief from Sorrows and Poverty: It is believed that those who observe this fast can rid themselves of all types of sorrows and poverty.
• Longevity and Happiness of Husband: The fast is primarily observed by women for the long life and happiness of their husbands. It is considered an auspicious practice for married women, promoting good fortune and marital bliss.
• Family Prosperity: Besides the husband’s well-being, this vrat is also observed for the overall happiness and prosperity of the family.
• Spiritual Upliftment: Rohini Vrat is seen as a path to spiritual upliftment and enlightenment in Jainism.

• Morning Rituals: Start the day by waking up early and taking a bath. A few drops of Ganga water are often added to the bathwater for purification. Make a resolution (Sankalp) to observe the fast with devotion.
• Worship Practices: Clean the place of worship and install an idol of Lord Vasupujya along with an altar. Offer fruits, flowers, incense, durva (a sacred grass), naivedya (food offerings), and other items to the deity. Perform prayers and rituals before sunset.
• Fasting Rules: No food should be consumed after sunset. Typically, only fruits and water are consumed during the fast.
• Breaking the Fast (Parana): The fast concludes the next day after completing the morning rituals. The fast is broken with light food.

Rohini Vrat is observed for three, five, or seven years continuously. The recommended duration for the fast is five years and five months. It is concluded with a special ceremony called Udyapana.