There are a lot of Vratas prescribed in the Smritis and Puranas.
Vrata means vow.
It does not mean a taking a vow, but involves following strict procedures in Food,Conduct and the chanting of God's Names and visiting Temples.
The Vratas can not be followed as and when one feels like.
Days/Dates are prescribed.
In addition Family customs have to be taken into account.
Unless otherwise advised by the Guru new Vratas may not be followed which have not been followed hitherto by the Family Traditions.
Based on the Puranas ,I am listing a list of Vrtas to be followed for obtaining the Grace of Lord Vishnu.
1.Cithirai-Vamana Vrata on Shukla Paksha Dwadasi.
2.Vaikashi-Sikla Paksha Dwadasi Parashurama.
3.Aani-Sukla Paksha Dwadasi, Lord Rama, This is also called Rama Dwadasi.![]()
