Every vrat has its katha — the story that explains why the fast is kept and what it grants. Reading or hearing the katha is considered as essential as the fast itself.
Popular Vrat Katha
Satyanarayan Vrat Katha
Five chapters read on Purnima and auspicious occasions.
Somvar Vrat Katha
Monday fast for Lord Shiva.
Mangalvar Vrat Katha
Tuesday fast for Hanuman ji.
Santoshi Mata Vrat Katha
Sixteen Friday fasts for contentment.
Ekadashi Vrat Katha
A separate katha for each of the 24 Ekadashis.
Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha
Kept by wives for their husband's long life.
Shanivar Vrat Katha
Saturday fast to pacify Shani Dev.
Vat Savitri Vrat Katha
The story of Savitri and Satyavan.