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UP: Fathers to observe 1-day dast for happiness, prosperity & well-being of their daughters in Lucknow

Lucknow, Oct 29 (UNI) In a unique initiative to express love, devotion and heartfelt wishes for the bright future of daughters, Betiyan Utthan Foundation, Lucknow, is organising ‘Beti Vrat’ for the first time on October 31.
As part of this special occasion, fathers will observe a one-day fast, praying for the happiness, prosperity, well-being and overall growth of their daughters.
The programme will be held on Saturday, October 31, at 4 PM at Mercury Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow.
As part of this unique initiative, fathers will observe a fast from sunrise to sunset on October 31, coinciding with the Shashthi Tithi, praying for the happiness, welfare and prosperity of their daughters. The fast will conclude at sunset. As per the scheduled programme, the rituals marking the conclusion of the fast will take place between 5 PM and 5:15 PM.
The objective of ‘Beti Vrat’ is to honour the emotional bond between fathers and daughters and to promote love, respect, security and a positive attitude towards daughters in society. The initiative seeks to highlight the importance of daughters and strengthen the collective commitment of families and society towards ensuring a better future for them.
A K Rajeev,President & Organiser — ‘Beti Vrat’ Betiyan Utthan Foundation, has appealed support from all in spreading the message of respect, dignity and upliftment of daughters to every section of society.
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