1-Pratipadaa Vrat-1st Day Vrat
From
Agni Puraan, 20
Brahmaa Vrat
Kaartik, Aashwin and Chaitra Maas Krishn Pratipadaa Tithi are Brahmaa's
Tithi. After keeping fast on Poornimaa, one should worship Brahmaa Jee
next day on Pratipadaa with the Mantra "Aum Tatsad Brahmaney Namah"
or Gaayatree Mantra. Do this Vrat for 1 year.
Dhaanya Vrat
By doing this Vrat an unfortunate person also becomes blessed. Keep fast
on Pratipadaa of Maargsheersh, and do Havan in the night with the Mantra "Aagnaye
Namah", worship Agni Dev. Doing this for 1 whole year brings prosperity.
Gudee Padavaa
Falls on the first day of the Hindu year - Chaitra Shukla Pratipadaa. It is
considered as the first day of he new year It is the first day of the Yug
also.
Shikhee Vrat
One should keep Ek-Bhukt Vrat on every Pratipadaa and after 1 year donate
a cow to Braahman. By doing this the man attains Vaishwaanar status.
Prtipadaa Vrat
Same as Brahmaa Vrat given above. This Vrat is for Brahmaa Jee.
[Bhavishya Puraan, 1/6]