Madhav Narayan

Swasthani Brata Katha, a month long fasting ritual starts today

Swasthani Brata Katha, a month long fasting ritual, has started today.  Nepali Hindu women fast for a month from the full moon of Poush to the next full moon  in Magh. During the fast, 'Swasthani Katha' is recited and heard.