Santan Saptami Vrat is a sacred and auspicious fast in Hinduism, which is especially observed for the long life, good health, and a happy future of the child. This fast is observed on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan or Bhadrapad month. This fast is especially observed by mothers, but anyone can observe it for the happiness of children or for their well-being.

If you are observing Santan Saptami fast, then definitely keep in mind the important things and precautions given below.

Things to keep in mind in Santan Saptami fast

Adopt a sattvik and restrained lifestyle.

On the day of the fast, get up in Brahmamuhurta, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.

Keep mental and physical purity.

On the day of the fast, eat only sattvik food, completely abstain from garlic, onion, meat, alcohol, etc.

Keep the Puja material ready in advance.

The materials used in the Puja include: red cloth, roli, rice, flowers, lamp, incense, fruits, milk, curd, sweets, Kalash, betel nut, Panchamrit, and the book of Santan Saptami Katha.
Perform the Puja method as per the scriptures.
Clean the house and install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu, Mother Santan Lakshmi, or Saptami Devi at the place of worship.
Read or listen to the Vrat Katha.
After the Puja, offer food to God and perform Aarti.
Observe the fast with a true heart and devotion.
The purpose of the fast is not only to worship, but to pray for your child with true feelings and concentration of mind.
Do not keep any anger, hatred, greed, etc. in the mind.
Listening to the Vrat Katha is necessary.
The importance of the story is very high for getting progeny and protecting the child.
On the day of the fast, do listen to or recite the Santan Saptami Vrat Katha.
Avoid criticizing others and using foul language.
On this day, be pure in mind, speech, and action.

Maintain peace in the house and do not quarrel with anyone.

Do charity.

At the end of the fast, it is considered auspicious to donate to Brahmins, the needy, or girls.

Donate food, clothes, fruits, or Dakshina.

Let your child accept the prasad.

Make sure to feed the puja prasad to your child; this way the child gets the virtue of the fast.

Significance of Santan Saptami Vrat:

It is said that women who observe this fast get a son, long-lived and learned child.

This fast is considered very fruitful for couples who are unable to have children.

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