Story Of Menaka, Mother Of Parvati, Observing First Sashti Fasting For Her Grandchildren

Sashti fasting in eastern parts of India is dedicated to Goddess Sashti a manifestation of Goddess Durga. It is observed on all Shukla Paksha Sashti or the sixth day during the waxing or light phase of moon; including the one during Durga Puja. In the month of Ashwin, Mother Parvati, with her children Ganesha and Kartik, once came to her father’s home—the abode of King Himavan. Mother Menaka was

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