Payovrata

According to Bhāgavata Purāṇa, Payovrata is the vrata ("penance") observed by goddess Aditi (अदिति) to propitiate Lord Vishnu.[1]

Brahma—creator of the universe—with Aditi

Ritual

It is usually observed for 12 days, and during that time the devotee subsists on a diet of milk alone.

Mythology

A notable event is that of Sage Kashyapa who asked his wife, Aditi, to use this method to please Vishnu (Narayana) so that a solution could be found for her son who was defeated by the Asuras. This penance finally resulted in Vamana sending Mahabali to the netherworld.

References
  1. Prabhupada, Swami. "Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto 8, Chapter 16". vedabase.io. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
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