Experience the ultimate spiritual transformation with our guide on Sai Baba Viratha Muraikal (Fasting Rules). This blog combines sacred traditions with the convenience of a Chennai to Shirdi tour package by shirditemple.com, the premier sister concern of Rengha Holidays.
How to Perform Shirdi Sai Baba Vrat (Viratham)?
The Sai Baba 9 Thursday Vrat (Nava Vyazhan Viratham) is a powerful ritual for fulfilling desires. 1. Start Date: Begin on any Thursday with a clean mind and body. 2. Fasting Rules: Devotees can observe a full fast or consume fruits/milk; one meal (lunch or dinner) is allowed. 3. Prayer: Light a lamp before Baba’s photo, apply Udi, and read the Sai Vrat Katha. 4. Conclusion: On the 9th Thursday, distribute the Vrat book to 5, 11, or 21 people and feed the poor. Booking a Chennai to Shirdi package via shirditemple.com during your Vrat period is considered highly auspicious for the final Udyapana (completion).
Sai Baba Viratha Muraikal (Fasting Procedures & Rules)
For devotees in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu, the Thursday Vrat is a way to connect deeply with Sai Baba. Here is the step-by-step Viratha Murai as prescribed by tradition:
1. Nava Vyazhan Viratha Thuvakkam (Starting the 9 Thursdays)
This Vrat is open to everyone, regardless of caste or creed. It can be started on any Thursday. The primary requirement is total faith (Shraddha) and patience (Saburi).
2. Kaalai Vazhipadu (Morning Rituals)
- Wake up early and take a head bath.
- Place a yellow cloth on a small wooden pedestal and keep a photo of Sai Baba.
- Apply a tilak of Sandalwood and Kumkum.
- Light a Deepam (lamp) and offer yellow flowers (Baba’s favorite color).
3. Unavu Muraikal (Dietary Rules during Fasting)
- You can perform the fast on an empty stomach, or by consuming fruits and milk.
- If your health doesn’t permit a full fast, you may have one vegetarian meal during the day.
- Important: Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol entirely during the Vrat period.
4. Viratha Mudippu (Completion on the 9th Thursday)
On the final Thursday, invite friends or relatives and distribute the Sai Vrat Books (available in Tamil/English). Feeding the hungry or donating food to an orphanage is the most meritorious way to complete your Viratham.
Special Shirdi Tour Packages from Chennai for Vrat Devotees
At shirditemple.com (Sister concern of Rengha Holidays), we understand the sentimental value of your Viratham. Many devotees choose to complete their 9th Thursday Vrat directly at the Shirdi Samadhi Mandir.
Why Choose Our Package for Your Vrat?
- Thursday Special Departures: We arrange special flight/train batches from Chennai that reach Shirdi by Wednesday night so you can perform your Thursday Vrat rituals in the temple.
- Annadhanam Arrangements: We help devotees arrange for Annadhanam (food donation) in Shirdi as part of their Vrat completion.
- Peaceful Accommodation: Stay in calm, 3-star AC hotels close to the temple to perform your morning prayers and Sai Satcharitra reading without disturbance.
- Hassle-Free Darshan: Our VIP Darshan assistance ensures you spend less time in queues and more time in meditation.
Quick Checklist for Vrat Pilgrims from Chennai
| Preparation Task | Details |
| Vrat Books | Carry a few copies of the Vrat book to distribute in Shirdi. |
| Yellow Attire | Wearing yellow clothes on your Shirdi trip is highly recommended during Vrat. |
| Offerings | You can offer yellow sweets (Ladoo) or fruits at the Samadhi Mandir. |
| Travel Dates | Ensure your travel covers a Thursday to maximize the spiritual benefit. |
Complete Your Vrat with the Blessings of Sai Baba
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