Vrata
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Vrata is a Sanskrit word that means "vow, resolve, devotion", and refers to pious observances such as fasting and pilgrimage (Tirtha) found in Indian religions such as Jainism and Hinduism. This is particularly common among women, and typically accompanied with prayers seeking health and happiness for her loved ones.