Rohini Vrat is a very heartfelt and important sacred ceremony in Jainism, mainly for those who intend to inculcate mastery over self-control, empathy, sympathy and moral clarity. Rohini Vrat or fast is revered during the Rohini Nakshatra, is a time for deep reflection, fasting, and worship, offering an opportunity for spiritual growth and karmic cleansing. Rohini Nakshatra is a hols very high respect and importance in astrology as it is associated with highly significant lunar mansion in Vedic astrology, symbolizing fruitfulness, simplicity beauty and prosperity. Apart from this Rohini Vrat is also connected with Lord Krishna’s birth.

All about Rohini Vrat

In the name Rohini Vrat, as per the namesake, “Rohini” is connected with lunar or has nightly connections, and vrat means a fast that is not eating grains for the day or abiding by a religious vow. People observe Rohini Vrat on the day when the moon transports through the Rohini Nakshatra.

For Jains, Rohini Vrat is a really holy day as it is connected with observing fast, meditation, introspection and indulging into selfless charity. Vrat or fast is observed on this day as it is believed that observing this vrat will remove all negative energy that has been collected and only peace and positivity will prevail For those who do this vrat, do prayers and read their scriptures. This vrat is not just about observing fast and not having food but also about committing themselves to deeper and more meaningful things like non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya) and completely abstaining from harmful any living being and thinking ill about anybody.

restraint from harmful actions and thoughts. The vrat is observed with strict discipline, including avoiding indulgent foods and unnecessary worldly distractions.

When is Rohini Vrat observed and the dates of Rohini Vrat in 2025

When the Rohini nakshatra gets in alignment with some specific lunar phases which are ideal spiritual periods, then the Jains observe Rohini Vrat. The dates of Rohini Vrat in 2025 are mentioned below:

January	January 11, Thursday, 2025
February	February 7, Friday, 2025
March	March 6, Thursday, 2025
April	April 3, Thursday, 2025
May	May 27, Tuesday, 2025
June	June 24, Tuesday, 2025
July	July 21, Monday, 2025
August	August 17, Saturday, 2025
September	September 14, Saturday, 2025
October	October 11, Friday, 2025
November	November 7, Thursday, 2025
December	December 5, Thursday, 2025

Significance of Rohini Vrat

Rohini Vrat as per mythology, is connected to Lord Krishna and is observed when the Rohini Nakshatra becomes stronger after sunrise which is the nighttime. On this Jain women observe full day fast in order to pray to their Lord asking him longevity and prosperity of their husbands. Women pray to the Lord for happy and peaceful marriage. This vrat in accordance with all customs and traditions is to be observed for three, five, or seven years.

Anyone who is keeping the fast or vrat should not see this as a punishment but consider this as a monthly spiritual retreat. This vrat brings peace and positivity and eliminates negative karma. The practice of observing this vrat is in lines with the spiritual Jain belief that harming oneself or others through attachment and indulgence creates negative karmic energy.

Rituals followed during Rohini Vrat

Those Jains who keep fast on the day of Rohini Vrat should wake up early and offer their morning prayers and read scriptures. Temple visit is also appreciated. Meditating and observing self discipline and introspection is what is most needed on this day. Rituals also include keeping the idol of the Lord Vasupujya and praying to him. Preachings on practicing non violence and self righteousness in gatherings is also a practice in Jainism.

There are no hard and fast rules on how the fast should be kept. People can keep fast as to what suits their physical and mental capacity. Some observe very strict fats or vrat without any food or watewr and some take fruits throughout the day and abstain from consuming grains and salt.

When breaking the vrat or fast, the devotees ask for forgiveness for any harm caused to any loving organism even if it unintentional.

Final thoughts on Rohini Vrat

Rohini Vrat which is observed once every month throughout the year has deeper rooted meanings. Though this fast is observed by women for the health, wealth, longevity and prosperity of husbands in addition of a peaceful marriage, this fast is also a roadway to spiritual attainment of peace.

The vrat reminds everyone of the deep rooted Jain values of non-violence, self-control, and purity of thought. It treats everyone equally and gives everyone a chance to cleanse their energes and karmas.

Rohini Vrat is a reminder that sympathy, empathy, compassion, non violence, treating each and everyone equally and self-righteousness are the most important ingredients of a peaceful mind and life.